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promote vs praise

praise vs promote

promote is not a noun while praise is a noun.

promote and praise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
promote No No Yes No
praise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, praise is a hypernym of promote; that is, praise is a word with a broader meaning than promote:
  • promote: make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
  • praise: express approval of
promote (noun) praise (noun)
an expression of approval and commendation
offering words of homage as an act of worship
promote (verb) praise (verb)
make publicity for; try to sell (a product) express approval of
change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent
be changed for a superior chess or checker piece
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
contribute to the progress or growth of
Difference between promote and praise

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