laud

verb

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\ ˈlȯd

lauded; lauding; lauds

Definition of laud

(Entry 1 of 3)

transitive verb

: praise, extol He was lauded for his accomplishments.

laud

noun

Definition of laud (Entry 2 of 3)

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

Laud

biographical name

\ ˈlȯd

Definition of Laud (Entry 3 of 3)

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

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Synonyms: Verb

Synonyms: Noun

Antonyms: Verb

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 Casper customers laud the company for their responsible customer service. — Daisy Kelly, chicagotribune.com, "The best mattress for the money," 11 Apr. 2021 With the announcement of the new measures, advocates did laud Biden's first moves. — Alexandra Jaffe, Chron, "Biden tightens some gun controls, says much more needed," 8 Apr. 2021 Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Las Vegas and first lady Jill Biden is going to New Jersey Monday as part of a weeklong 'Help is Here' tour to laud the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. — David Clark Scott, The Christian Science Monitor, "Monday Sunrise Briefing: A surge in children crossing US border," 15 Mar. 2021 Dyson vacuums have millions of fans worldwide who laud the brand for its unparalleled suction technology, but working out the best Dyson vacuum cleaner for you can be a tricky task. — Charlotte Marcus, Popular Science, "Best Dyson vacuum: Cleaners that really suck (In all the best ways!)," 12 Mar. 2021 Suicide prevention experts laud Meghan for talking openly about suicide, and say her interview is an important cultural moment for normalizing a topic that is typically shrouded in secrecy. — Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, "Some don't want to believe Meghan was suicidal. Why are we afraid to talk about trauma?," 11 Mar. 2021 Teammates and coaches consistently laud Wiseman for his work ethic and intelligence. — Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, "James Wiseman's status in flux for Clippers game after missed coronavirus test," 10 Mar. 2021 During the program, one person after another got up to laud and toast Jacob. — Norman B. Gildin, sun-sentinel.com, "When humor isn’t funny | Opinion," 26 Feb. 2021 Over the past five-plus weeks, as Oubre’s 3-point percentage languished among the league’s worst, Kerr seized any opportunity to laud his defense and voice confidence that Oubre would soon knock down shots. — Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, "Kelly Oubre Jr. feels grateful for Warriors as he prepares to face old team," 28 Jan. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun 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, "Young Nebraska priests’ chants become best-selling album," 24 May 2017

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