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salute vs praise

praise vs salute

salute and praise both are nouns.

salute and praise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
salute Yes No Yes No
praise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, praise is a hypernym of salute; that is, praise is a word with a broader meaning than salute:
  • salute: express commendation of
  • praise: express approval of
salute (noun) praise (noun)
an act of honor or courteous recognition an expression of approval and commendation
a formal military gesture of respect offering words of homage as an act of worship
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
salute (verb) praise (verb)
greet in a friendly way express approval of
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 salute and praise

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