Synonyms of praised

praised

verb

past tense of praise

1

as in celebrated

to proclaim the glory of

hymns that praise God

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celebrated
• blessed
• lauded
• extolled
• applauded
• worshipped
• hymned
• saluted
• exalted
• commended
• hailed
• emblazoned
• cheered
• resounded
• complimented
• cited
• magnified
• glorified
• acclaimed
• renowned
• chanted
• idolized
• caroled
• eulogized
• adored
• recommended
• deified
• belauded
• rhapsodized
• flattered
• touted
• cracked up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blamed
• criticized
• censured
• reprobated
• admonished
• reproved
• rebuked
• reprimanded
• reprehended
• reproached
• castigated
• lambasted
• chid
• keelhauled

2

as in applauded

to declare enthusiastic approval of

the school volunteers were praised for their excellent work in the reading program

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applauded
• hailed
• saluted
• commended
• acclaimed
• lauded
• cheered
• touted
• endorsed
• accredited
• cracked up
• recommended
• approved
• clapped
• celebrated
• extolled
• favored
• rose (to)
• eulogized
• doffed one's hat to
• ballyhooed
• supported
• bravoed
• rooted (for)
• sang
• overpraised
• flattered
• emblazoned
• idolized
• magnified
• glorified
• adulated
• belauded
• deified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocked
• slammed
• panned
• disparaged
• criticized
• blamed
• belittled
• put down
• censured
• admonished
• rebuked
• reprimanded
• reproached
• reprobated
• reprehended
• reproved
• excoriated
• vilified
• discommended
• lambasted
• castigated
• chid
• skewered
• slagged
• keelhauled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of praised

Gray praised the producers and actors who helped bring the film to life and reflected on his early dreams of being a filmmaker. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

Others praised the comfortable handles, sleek look, and substantial weight. — Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026

In the draft, Kennedy praised a citizen petition by David Kessler, a former head of the Food and Drug Administration, who asked the agency to scrutinize some of the core ingredients used in industrial processing. — Rachel Roubein, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Cunningham has said she was not involved in organizing the rallies but praised attendees for exercising their right to free speech. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

After its world premiere at the recent Toronto Film Festival Deadline, critic Damon Wise’s review praised her performance. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Abiy has been praised by many for his ambitious infrastructure projects that seek to turn Addis Ababa into a world-class city. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Widely praised a an model for environmentally sensitive building, the development sparked a years-long legal battle over public access to the coast. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Santiago’s Manhattan victim, Sarah Clark, spoke at the press conference following the sentencing and praised the new DNA technology that linked her attacker to the crime. — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026