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Exalt vs Hoist - What's the difference?

exalt | hoist | Related terms |

Exalt is a related term of hoist.


In lang=en terms the difference between exalt and hoist

is that exalt is to honor; to hold in high esteem while hoist is to be lifted up.

As verbs the difference between exalt and hoist

is that exalt is to honor; to hold in high esteem while hoist is to raise; to lift; to elevate; especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, as a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight.

As a noun hoist is

a hoisting device, such as pulley or crane.

Tarry vs Last - What's the difference?

tarry | last | Related terms |

Tarry is a related term of last.


As verbs the difference between tarry and last

is that tarry is to delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything while last is .

As a noun tarry

is a sojourn.

As an adjective tarry

is resembling tar.

Proper vs Generous - What's the difference?

proper | generous | Related terms |

Proper is a related term of generous.


As adjectives the difference between proper and generous

is that proper is (lb) suitable while generous is (obsolete) of noble birth.

As an adverb proper

is (scotland) properly; thoroughly; completely.

Stick vs Suit - What's the difference?

stick | suit | Related terms |


In lang=en terms the difference between stick and suit

is that stick is vigorous driving of a car; gas while suit is the attempt to gain an end by legal process; a process instituted in a court of law for the recovery of a right or claim; a lawsuit.

In archaic terms the difference between stick and suit

is that stick is a scroll that is rolled around (mounted on, attached to) a stick while suit is a group of similar or related objects or items considered as a whole; a suite (of rooms etc..

In obsolete terms the difference between stick and suit

is that stick is an English Imperial unit of length equal to 2 inches while suit is the act of suing; the pursuit of a particular object or goal.

In intransitive terms the difference between stick and suit

is that stick is to remain loyal; to remain firm while suit is to agree; to accord; to be fitted; to correspond; — usually followed by to, archaically also followed by with.

As nouns the difference between stick and suit

is that stick is an elongated piece of wood or similar material, typically put to some use, for example as a wand or baton while suit is a set of clothes to be worn together, now especially a man's matching jacket and trousers (also business suit or lounge suit), or a similar outfit for a woman.

As verbs the difference between stick and suit

is that stick is to cut a piece of wood to be the stick member of a cope-and-stick joint while suit is to make proper or suitable; to adapt or fit.

As an adjective stick

is likely to stick; sticking, sticky.

As a proper noun Stick

is the Chapman Stick, an electric musical instrument devised by Emmett Chapman.

Animate vs Exhilarate - What's the difference?

animate | exhilarate | Related terms |

Animate is a related term of exhilarate.


As verbs the difference between animate and exhilarate

is that animate is while exhilarate is (archaic) to make happy, cheer up; to gladden.

Encouragement vs Influence - What's the difference?

encouragement | influence | Related terms |

Encouragement is a related term of influence.


As a noun encouragement

is the act of encouraging; incitement to action or to practice; as, the encouragement of youth in generosity.

As a verb influence is

.

As an adjective influence is

influenced.

Emend vs Punish - What's the difference?

emend | punish | Related terms |

Emend is a related term of punish.


As verbs the difference between emend and punish

is that emend is to correct and revise (text or a text ) while punish is to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.

Lope vs Saunter - What's the difference?

lope | saunter | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between lope and saunter

is that lope is to jump, leap while saunter is a place for sauntering or strolling.

Consequence vs Yield - What's the difference?

consequence | yield | Related terms |

Consequence is a related term of yield.


As nouns the difference between consequence and yield

is that consequence is consequence while yield is (obsolete) payment; tribute.

As a verb yield is

(obsolete) to pay, give in payment; repay, recompense; reward; requite.

Attest vs Asseverate - What's the difference?

attest | asseverate | Related terms |

Attest is a related term of asseverate.


As verbs the difference between attest and asseverate

is that attest is to affirm to be correct, true, or genuine while asseverate is to declare earnestly, seriously, or positively; to affirm.

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