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   praise

   /prāz/

   verb

   • 1. express warm approval or admiration of: "we can't praise Chris enough—he did a brilliant job" Similar commendexpress approval ofexpress admiration forapplaudpay tribute tospeak highly ofeulogizecomplimentcongratulatecelebratesing the praises ofpraise to the skiesrave aboutgo into raptures aboutheap praise onwax lyrical aboutsay nice things aboutmake much ofpat on the backtake one's hat off tothrow bouquets atlionizeadmirehailcheerflatterinformal:big someone/something upballyhoodated:cry someone/something uprare:laudpanegyrizeOpposite criticizecondemn
   • ▪ express one's respect and gratitude toward (a deity), especially in song: "we praise God for past blessings" Similar worshipglorifyhonorexaltadorepay tribute topay homage togive thanks toveneratereverencehallowblessarchaic:magnifyrare:laud

   noun

   • 1. the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something: "the audience was full of praise for the whole production" Similar approvalacclaimadmirationapprobationacclamationplauditscongratulationscommendationapplauseflatteryadulationtributeaccoladecheercomplimenta pat on the backeulogyencomiumpanegyricovationbouquetlaurelspufferyinformal:kudosrare:laudationeulogium
   • ▪ the expression of respect and gratitude as an act of worship: "give praise to God" Similar honorthanksgloryglorificationworshipdevotionexaltationadorationvenerationreverencetribute

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘set a price on, attach value to’): from Old French preisier ‘to prize, praise’, from late Latin pretiare, from Latin pretium ‘price’. Compare with prize1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. praiseful adjective
   • 2. praiser noun

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   The meaning of PRAISE is to express a favorable judgment of : commend. How to use praise in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRAISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing: He should be praised for his honesty. My parents always praised me when I did well at school. He was highly praised for his research on heart disease. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to praise someone or something.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRAISE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing: He should be praised for his honesty. My parents always praised me when I did well at school. He was highly praised for his research on heart disease. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to praise someone or something.

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   the offering of grateful homage in words or song, as an act of worship: a hymn of praise to God. Synonyms: panegyric, eulogy, encomium. the state of being approved or admired: The king lived in praise for many years. Archaic. a ground for praise, or a merit.

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   Praise means "admiration or approval," and when you're on the receiving end of it, you feel great. Whether it's used as a verb or a noun, praise means "approval." If you enthusiastically praise your dog, he's likely to wag his tail and expect a treat. What you've given him (in addition to the treat) is praise, the noun.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpraise noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   words that show that you approve of and admire somebody/something. The team coach singled out two players for special praise. praise for something His teachers are full of praise for the progress he's making. praise from somebody His latest movie has won high praise from the critics.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRAISE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you praise someone or something, you express approval for their achievements or qualities. The police officer praised the children for their courage. American English : praise / ˈpreɪz /