Definitions
- Expressing respect or approval for someone's qualities, achievements, or actions. - Feeling a sense of wonder or appreciation towards something beautiful or impressive. - Having a high opinion of someone or something and looking up to them.
- Expressing approval or admiration for someone's qualities, achievements, or actions. - Complimenting someone for their good work or behavior. - Acknowledging and celebrating someone's accomplishments or positive traits.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express positive feelings towards someone or something.
- 2Both words involve acknowledging and appreciating someone's qualities or actions.
- 3Both words can be used to motivate and encourage someone.
- 4Both words can be used to show gratitude and respect.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Admire focuses on the person or thing being admired, while praise focuses on the act of expressing approval.
- 2Intensity: Admire is a stronger emotion than praise, which can be more moderate.
- 3Usage: Admire is often used to describe a personal feeling, while praise is more commonly used to express an opinion or judgment.
- 4Scope: Admire can be used in a broader range of contexts than praise, which is more specific to positive feedback.
- 5Connotation: Admire can imply a sense of awe or reverence, while praise can imply a sense of approval or commendation.
Remember this!
Admire and praise are both positive words that express approval and appreciation towards someone or something. However, admire is a stronger emotion that focuses on the person or thing being admired, while praise is more moderate and focuses on the act of expressing approval. Admire can be used in a broader range of contexts, while praise is more specific to positive feedback.
