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

Reviewers laud the super speedy delivery, the fun unboxing experience, and the high-quality, healthy materials. —Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2023

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his Belgium counterpart, Alexander De Croo, lauded the temporary cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and called for it to be made permanent. —Eric Sylvers, WSJ, 24 Nov. 2023

While back at the Ed Sullivan Theater, the former host lauded Colbert for the work he's done running CBS' late-night show. —David K. Li, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2023

Those who tried the glasses at the launch lauded the devices before veering into self-deprecating jokes about fashion mishaps. —Dan Morse, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023

And, in a country lauded for its climate resilience, Lamia as a climate migrant is part of a generation whose lives demonstrate the adaptation required to face the crisis. —Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2023

The decision marks another high point for a biotechnology that has regularly been lauded as revolutionary in the decade since its discovery. —Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 16 Nov. 2023

De Alba has been lauded for her pro bono work and for establishing a Workers’ Rights Clinic that provides low-income and unemployed people free information about their legal rights related to work in California. —Alejandra Molina, Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2023

The racing star has also been lauded for championing causes like LGBTQ rights, environmental protections and social justice. —Morgan Korn, ABC News, 16 Nov. 2023

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

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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