Synonyms
Examples of praise in a Sentence
Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
Reviewers praise the sturdy feel and overall classic, versatile look.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
Chief Patrol Agent Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel praised Border Patrol agents for their dedication to keeping America safe.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2023
David Hoagland, president of the D.C. Firefighters Union Local 36, praised both Donnelly and former D.C. Fire Chief Gregory Dean for addressing low-level, non-emergency calls more than past administrations, but said the program still doesn’t meet the need and the triage program should be expanded.
—Omari Daniels, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2023
The worm was praised—loved, even—until 1992, when a NASA administrator suddenly revived the meatball, thereby ditching the worm.
—Robert Sullivan, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2023
But some manufacturers were praised by Cleevely and others for their relative openness.
—WIRED, 19 Nov. 2023
Our testers specifically praised its tech features and quiet operation.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
Netanyahu also praised the House's censure of Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), who is one of a few House Democrats who have called for an end to the Israeli occupation.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2023
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2023
Thousands of five-star reviews rave about the strong support this bra offers, with the crisscrossed design and hook and eye closure receiving the most praise.
—Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
Frequent travelers flood the reviews with praise, but this gift will save the hands of spring-breakers, businessmen, and parents as well.
—Matthew Parker, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2023
But enforcement of the no praise, no blame policy was uneven.
—Rebecca Sheehan, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2023
Hearing the praise from the panel really set my competitive side aflame.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Nov. 2023
The actor’s performance as Simone Veil, an Auschwitz survivor who became a feminist icon and human rights activist, earned critical praise and struck a chord with French audiences, becoming one of the highest-grossing French films of 2022.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 Nov. 2023
In other campaign news… Praising Biden: President Joe Biden’s staunch support for Israel has drawn praise from Jewish Americans, even more religious Jews who tend to support Republicans, NBC’s Megan Lebowitz reports.
—Mark Murray, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2023
Moscow hosted senior Hamas leaders last month, earning praise from the organization and condemnation from Israel.
—Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2023
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Word History
Verb
Middle English preisen, from Anglo-French preiser, priser to appraise, esteem — more at prize
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing praise
Dictionary Entries Near praise
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“Praise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praise. Accessed 6 Dec. 2023.
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verbVerb
Middle English preisen "to praise," from early French preisier, priser "to praise, prize," from Latin pretiare "to prize," from earlier pretium (noun) "price, money" — related to price
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