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She5111 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Difference

Hello,

Could you help me to explain the difference between the two words?

extol & foreign

These two words can both indicate sth from abroad, is there any difference on usage?

Thanks!
  

Top answer

No. 'extol' has nothing to do with things abroad. It is a verb meaning 'praise highly'.

— Mister Micawber

  • No.
  • 'extol' has nothing to do with things abroad.
  • It is a verb meaning 'praise highly'.
  • Did you have a different word in mind?
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No. 'extol' has nothing to do with things abroad. It is a verb meaning 'praise highly'. Did you have a different word in mind?
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Do you mean export? (noun not verb).
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Hello,

Could you please help me explain the difference between the words?

foreign & exotic

Does these two words have the same meaning when they indicate sth. abroad? Is there any difference on the usage?

Thanks!
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Foreign means of a different country or unfamiliar.
Exotic means of a romantically foreign or unfamiliar kind.

They collocate differently: foreign students; exotic dancers.
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Wouldn't you like some exotic students then MM?
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And I like foreign dancers, especially Italians and Argentineans!
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