Definitions
- Describing the act of praising someone or something highly. - Referring to the expression of admiration or approval for someone's achievements or qualities. - Talking about the act of commending or extolling someone or something for their excellence.
- Referring to the act of clapping hands as a sign of approval or appreciation for someone or something. - Describing the expression of admiration or praise for someone's performance or achievement. - Talking about the act of showing support or encouragement for someone or something through applause.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express admiration or approval for someone or something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the act of praising or commending someone or something.
- 3Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 4Both words are verbs that describe an action.
What is the difference?
- 1Action: Laud is more focused on the act of praising or commending someone or something, while applaud is more focused on the physical act of clapping hands.
- 2Intensity: Laud is often used to describe high praise or admiration, while applaud can be used for both moderate and intense expressions of approval.
- 3Audience: Applaud is often used in the context of a group of people, such as an audience or crowd, while laud can be used in a broader range of contexts.
- 4Usage: Laud is less commonly used than applaud in everyday language and is often associated with more formal or literary contexts.
Remember this!
Laud and applaud are synonyms that both express admiration or approval for someone or something. However, laud is more focused on the act of praising or commending someone or something, while applaud is more focused on the physical act of clapping hands as a sign of approval or appreciation. Additionally, laud is less commonly used than applaud in everyday language and is often associated with more formal or literary contexts.
