The Opposite(Antonym) of “deprecate”
The antonyms of deprecate are approve, commend, and applaud. The antonyms approve, commend, and applaud convey a positive or favorable attitude towards something. It implies a sense of admiration, support, or agreement.
Definitions and Examples of approve, commend, applaud
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To have a favorable opinion of; to agree with or support.
Example
The committee will approve the proposal if it meets all the requirements.
To praise or express approval for someone or something.
Example
The teacher will commend the student for her excellent performance in the exam.
To show approval or admiration by clapping hands or making noise.
Example
The audience will applaud the performer after his outstanding performance.
Key Differences: approve vs commend vs applaud
- 1Approve is a general term that describes a favorable opinion or agreement with something.
- 2Commend is a more specific term that describes praising or expressing approval for someone or something.
- 3Applaud is a physical action that shows approval or admiration for someone or something.
Effective Usage of approve, commend, applaud
- 1Express Agreement: Use approve to show agreement or support for an idea or proposal.
- 2Praise Someone: Use commend to express admiration or approval for someone's actions or qualities.
- 3Show Appreciation: Use applaud to show appreciation or admiration for a performance or achievement.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Approve conveys a general sense of agreement, commend denotes praise or approval, and applaud refers to a physical action that shows appreciation. Use these words to express agreement, praise someone's actions or qualities, and show appreciation for a performance or achievement.
