lauds; lauded; lauding
somewhat formal
: to praise (someone or something)
Many people lauded her efforts to help the poor. = Many people lauded her for her efforts to help the poor.
He was much lauded as a successful businessman.
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“Laud.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/laud. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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