What is the best framework to build a PHP web application

Laravel.

For now we can we can take a Word Press which is easy and quick to complete.
Thanks.

As per my knowledge, I would say Yii 2.0 as it gives quick results when i start the work.  Look at the features

My advice would be go to php.net and learn the language. You can adapt so many good coding practices from learning how it works and what it can do then you write a custom application to do only what you want it to and not someone elses coding which may be way more than you need and slow your webpages down. I have never used commercially a framework. I learned the good way and did my homework although I doubt that is what you want to hear :)  Just trying to encourage you

I honestly don't know what a 'framework' is supposed to do.

Thanks for all.

I am going to handle projects of below concepts like
1.  directory listing(some products) with Social media options (likes,shares)
2.  hotel listing and sale

So that which type of frameworks is suitable for above concepts with easy and quickly start within a months

Please advice experts.