praise

verb

ˈprāz 

praised; praising

transitive verb

1

: to express a favorable judgment of : commend

Critics praised the film as a triumph.

2

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

intransitive verb

: to express praise

praiser noun

Synonyms of praise

• celebrate
• bless

Examples of praise in a Sentence

Critics praised her as both an actor and director.

A good teacher praises students when they do well.

We praise God for your safe arrival.

People gather in churches to praise the Lord.

Recent Examples on the Web

Opponents of the death penalty and critics of the controversial execution method praised Marks' ruling on Tuesday. —Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026

Proctors used several other racial slurs and crude language for women, and at one point praising the work of Hitler, according to the suit filed in Bristol County Superior Court. —Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026

Sullivan has praised Shore’s ability to navigate complex contract negotiations and cap management. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026

Colin Farrell is sharing an update on the filming of The Batman Part II and once again praising Matt Reeves’s script. —Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Phrases Containing praise

• damn with faint praise
• in praise of
• nothing but praise
• praise be
• praise be to God
• praise (someone or something) to the skies
• self-praise

Rhymes for praise

• baize
• bays
• blase
• blaze
• braes
• braze
• chaise
• claes
• clays
• craze
• dais
• days

Kids Definition

praise

verb

ˈprāz

praised; praising

1

: to express approval of : commend

2

: to glorify (a god or a saint) especially in song

praise noun

Etymology

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