laud

1 of 2

verb

ˈlȯd 

lauded; lauding; lauds

transitive verb

: praise, extol

He was lauded for his accomplishments.

laud

2 of 2

noun

1

lauds or Lauds plural in form but singular or plural in construction : an office of solemn praise to God forming with matins (see matins sense 1) the first of the canonical hours (see canonical hour sense 2)

2

: praise, acclaim

all glory, laud and honor to Thee

—J. M. Neale

Synonyms

Verb

• acclaim
• accredit
• applaud
• cheer
• crack up
• hail
• praise
• salute
• tout

Noun

• acclaim
• accolade
• applause
• bay(s)
• credit
• distinction
• glory
• homage
• honor
• kudos
• laurels
• props [slang]
• réclame
• sun

Examples of laud in a Sentence

Verb

He was much lauded as a successful businessman.

the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel

Noun

an actor who in his lifetime received all the laud and honor that the theater world could bestow

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Reese’s undeniable talent and fiery on-court personality have gotten her both lauded and unduly ridiculed during her time at LSU. —Rivea Ruff, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024

Mattera lauded Florida and DeSantis for the bill’s passage and called on Democrats in New York to rally around his bill as Democrats did in Florida. —Emma Colton, Fox News, 9 Apr. 2024

In fact, the orchestra’s commitment to diversity was lauded in January in the League of American Orchestras’ Guide to Audience Diversification as a model for innovative strategies in fostering inclusivity and expanding audience diversity. —Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024

Cristobal’s take Cristobal also spoke Thursday, lauding Trader and fellow elite freshman receiver Ny Carr, 6-0 and 175 pounds, out of Colquitt County High in Moultrie, Georgia. —Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024

Iger was Disney’s public face for 15 years as chief executive before handing the job off to Chapek in 2020, a stretch in which Iger compiled a string of victories lauded in the entertainment industry and by Disney fans. —David Hamilton, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024

During the forum, public health experts lauded the county for recognizing social isolation and loneliness as a health risk. —Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024

Despite that, Beijing lauded recent gains in the relationship. —Cate Cadell, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024

Reyes also lauded the talents of Roy, who plays Aladdin in this run. —Monica Hooper, arkansasonline.com, 27 Mar. 2024

Noun

One culprit is California’s ultra-progressive state income tax that Newsom lauds. —George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023

To — gulp — laud Rob Manfred for bringing life back to the game? —Evan Grant, Dallas News, 8 Apr. 2023

Mainstream platforms and public health leaders continue to ask us to ignore the evidence and laud as exceptional Israel’s public health gains. —Osaid Alser, Scientific American, 27 May 2021

The young priests rise by 6 a.m. each day and gather in the chapel to sing lauds, a morning prayer to praise God as the sun rises. —Washington Post, 24 May 2017

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Latin laudare, from laud-, laus

Noun

Middle English laudes (plural), from Medieval Latin, from Latin, plural of laud-, laus praise

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

laud

verb

ˈlȯd

: praise sense 1

Biographical Definition

Laud

biographical name

ˈlȯd 

William 1573–1645 English prelate; archbishop of Canterbury (1633–45)

Laudian

ˈlȯ-dē-ən 

adjective