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

Naomi Ackie, who plays the scientist charged with Hagen’s experimental procedure, praised how her co-star shouldered what was a very challenging role. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

At a news conference Friday, police also praised a teacher who threw a cellphone at the gunman, tackled him and fought to take his weapon. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

The sisters would become star players over the course of their high school careers, but they were praised more for their character and work ethic than their impact on the court. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Authorities praised those who reported the threat and encouraged others who come across something suspicious to report it to law enforcement. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Enhancing purification methods Federal officials praised the rapid turnaround as evidence that advanced nuclear systems can move swiftly through regulatory channels without sacrificing safety. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Sean Wirth, conservation chair for the Mother Lode chapter of the Sierra Club, also praised the settlement. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Caine’s performance was widely praised even by critics who didn’t care for the movie, like Roger Ebert. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026

Tonight, Wasserman offered clarification as to what Rice will be doing for the Olympics as well as praised the smooth-operator executive. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026