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Thanking vs Praise - What's the difference?

thanking | praise |

As verbs the difference between thanking and praise

is that thanking is while praise is to give praise to.

As nouns the difference between thanking and praise

is that thanking is the act by which thanks are given; thanks while praise is commendation; favourable representation in words.

thanking

English

Verb

(head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act by which thanks are given; thanks.
  • * (William Shakespeare), Measure for Measure
    • Many and hearty thankings to you both.

    praise

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • commendation; favourable representation in words
  • worship

    • Synonyms

    * See

    Antonyms

    * blame * criticize * See

    Derived terms

    * damn with faint praise * praiseworthy * sing the praises

    Verb

    (prais)
  • To give praise to.

    • Antonyms

    * blame

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