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verb \ˈprāz\

Definition of praise

praised

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praising
  1. transitive verb

  2. 1 :  to express a favorable judgment of :  commend

  3. 2 :  to glorify (a god or saint) especially by the attribution of perfections

  4. intransitive verb

  5. :  to express praise

praiser

noun

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Examples of praise in a Sentence

  1. Critics praised her as both an actor and director.

  2. A good teacher praises students when they do well.

  3. We praise God for your safe arrival.

  4. People gather in churches to praise the Lord.

Origin and Etymology of praise

Middle English preisen, from Anglo-French preiser, priser to appraise, esteem — more at prize


First Known Use: 13th century

praise Synonyms

Synonyms
bless, carol, celebrate, emblazon, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, hymn, laud, magnify, resound
Antonyms
knock, pan, slam
Related Words
adore, belaud, deify, idolize, worship; acclaim, applaud, commend, compliment, hail, renown, salute; chant, cheer, eulogize, rhapsodize; cite; flatter; crack up, recommend, tout
Near Antonyms
blame, censure, reprehend, reprobate; criticize, reprove; admonish, chide, keelhaul, rebuke, reprimand, reproach; castigate, lambaste (or lambast)
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praise

noun

Definition of praise

  1. 1a :  an expression of approval :  commendationb :  worship

  2. 2a :  value, meritb archaic :  one that is praised

See praise defined for English-language learners

Examples of praise in a Sentence

  1. He deserves praise for the way he's handled this crisis.

  2. “Good job” is high praise coming from her. She rarely compliments anyone's work.

  3. I have nothing but praise for the hospital staff.

  4. People gathered in the church to sing praises to the Lord.

14th Century

First Known Use of praise

14th century

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PRAISE Defined for English Language Learners

praise

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verb

Definition of praise for English Language Learners

  • : to say or write good things about (someone or something) : to express approval of (someone or something)

  • : to express thanks to or love and respect for (God)

praise

noun

Definition of praise for English Language Learners

  • : spoken or written words about the good qualities of someone or something : an expression of approval for someone or something

  • : an expression of thanks to or love and respect for God

PRAISE Defined for Kids

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praise

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verb \ˈprāz\

Definition of praise for Students

praised

;

praising

  1. 1 :  to express approval of Dad praised my good grades.

  2. 2 :  to glorify (God or a saint)

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praise

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noun

Definition of praise for Students

  1. 1 :  an expression of approval

  2. 2 :  1worship 1 hymns of praise

Learn More about praise

  1. See words that rhyme with praise Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for praise Spanish Central: Translation of praise Nglish: Translation of praise for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of praise for Arabic speakers

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