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praise vs salute

salute vs praise

praise and salute both are nouns.

praise and salute both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
praise Yes No Yes No
salute Yes No Yes No
As verbs, salute is a hyponym of praise; that is, salute is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than praise:
  • praise: express approval of
  • salute: express commendation of
praise (noun) salute (noun)
an expression of approval and commendation an act of honor or courteous recognition
offering words of homage as an act of worship a formal military gesture of respect
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
praise (verb) salute (verb)
express approval of greet in a friendly way
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
express commendation of
propose a toast to
become noticeable
Difference between praise and salute

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