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
see also:
sing someone's/something's praises
3 of 3phrase
: to say good things about someone or something often in a very enthusiastic way
The doctor has a wonderful bedside manner and patients sing her praises.
It seems like everyone is singing the new restaurant's praises, but I was unimpressed.
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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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
Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
In its equilibrium, a good tomato sandwich is juicy and unctuous and appropriately messy, which is praise all too often reserved for hot sandwiches like cheesesteaks or patty melts.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
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Verb
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
Noun
On the contrary, both producers and consumers have long sung its praises, leaving behind a wealth of sources.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
In its equilibrium, a good tomato sandwich is juicy and unctuous and appropriately messy, which is praise all too often reserved for hot sandwiches like cheesesteaks or patty melts.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for praise
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“Praise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praise. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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