praised; praising
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
: to express praise
praiser
noun
1
a
: an expression of approval : commendation
deserves praise for the work
I have nothing but praise for the hospital staff.
The critics sang her praises for the performance.
b
: worship
Examples of praise in a Sentence
Verb
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.
Noun
He deserves praise for the way he's handled this crisis.
“Good job” is high praise coming from her. She rarely compliments anyone's work.
I have nothing but praise for the hospital staff.
People gathered in the church to sing praises to the Lord.
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Pete Sweeney
november 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and his campaign despite criticizing Mamdani’s vision for the Big Apple.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 25 Nov. 2025
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025
After Minaj insulted her daughter, Cardi drew praise for mostly taking the high road.
—Janeé Bolden, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The Chiefs have often referred to Caliendo as a sixth starter, praising his reliability and readiness.
—Pete Sweeney
november 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and his campaign despite criticizing Mamdani’s vision for the Big Apple.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 25 Nov. 2025
Noun
Parkinson was also rightly full of praise for Broadhead, whose all-round performance on Wednesday befitted his status as the club’s record signing.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025
After Minaj insulted her daughter, Cardi drew praise for mostly taking the high road.
—Janeé Bolden, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Praise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praise. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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