Like apples and oranges, praise is praise and encouragement is encouragement. They are not synonyms. Praising also is not a way to encourage. Praise is used to express a favorable judgment, approval or evaluation. Normally it is delivered after a deemed worthy product or event has occurred. Encouragement is used to fortify, energize, buoy, inspire, boost or impart resolution. Normally it is delivered as part of the ongoing process to reach a goal...