Epitaph vs. Eulogy

Epitaph vs. Eulogy — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Epitaph and Eulogy

Epitaphnoun

An inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.

Eulogynoun

An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.

Epitaphnoun

A poem or other short text written in memory of a deceased person.

Eulogynoun

Speaking highly of someone or something; the act of praising or commending someone or something.

Epitaphverb

(intransitive) To write or speak after the manner of an epitaph.

Eulogynoun

a formal expression of praise

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Epitaphverb

(transitive) To commemorate by an epitaph.

Epitaphnoun

an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there

Epitaphnoun

a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person