lauded

verb

Definition of laudednext
past tense of laud
1
as in praised
to declare enthusiastic approval of the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel

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2
as in celebrated
to proclaim the glory of the nation's people were expected to laud the dictator at every opportunity

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“Lauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauded. Accessed 29 Sep. 2023.

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