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Extoll vs Applaud - What's the difference?

extoll | applaud |

As verbs the difference between extoll and applaud

is that extoll is while applaud is (intransitive) to express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.

As a noun applaud is

(obsolete) applause; applauding.

extoll

English

Verb

(en verb)

    • applaud

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) Applause; applauding.
  • (obsolete) Plaudit.

    • Related terms

    * applause

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
    • After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes
  • (intransitive) To praise, or express approval for something or someone.
    • Although we don't like your methods, we applaud your motives.
  • * Shakespeare
    • By the gods, I do applaud his courage.
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