The difference between Protrude and Protuberate

When used as verbs, protrude means to extend from, above or beyond a surface or boundary, whereas protuberate means to bulge outward, producing a rounded protuberance.

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  1. Protrude as a verb (intransitive):

    To extend from, above or beyond a surface or boundary; to bulge outward; to stick out.

  2. Protrude as a verb (transitive):

    To cause to extend from a surface or boundary; to cause to stick out. To thrust out, as through a narrow orifice or from confinement; to cause to come forth.

  3. Protrude as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To thrust forward; to drive or force along.

  1. Protuberate as a verb (intransitive):

    To bulge outward, producing a rounded protuberance.

  2. Protuberate as a verb (transitive, rare):

    To cause to bulge outward.

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