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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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   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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   Definitions of praise. noun. an expression of approval and commendation. “he always appreciated praise for his work”. synonyms: congratulations, extolment, kudos. see more. noun. offering words of homage as an act of worship. “they sang a hymn of praise to God”.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPRAISE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to say that you admire someone or something, or that they are very good: He praised the team's performance. Residents praised the firemen for their swift action. Fewer examples. He has been praised for his latest novel. He always praises French cooking. The poet has been praised for his innovative use of language.

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

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   Apr 20, 2024 · Praise is what you say or write about someone when you are praising them. All the guests are full of praise for the staff and service they received. [ + for] I have nothing but praise for the police. That is high praise indeed. Synonyms: approval, acclaim, applause, cheering More Synonyms of praise. 3. verb.

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   Definition of praise verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Praise definition, the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation. See more.

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

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   Definition of praise noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.