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

Conor Fitzpatrick, an attorney with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, which brought the lawsuit, praised the ruling. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

The girls’ mother, Stephanie Soares, praised Legaspi and Feir for helping to motivate her daughters, as Naya has adjusted to using her prosthetic foot and Milayna has spent time outside of her wheelchair for the first time in her life. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

Head coach Willie Simmons praised his team’s athleticism and talent through fall camp, while emphasizing the X’s and O’s with the season opener approaching. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Danlow and the other board members praised the district’s director of facilities, Dave Keating, and his department for completing all necessary projects over the summer despite the challenges caused by the severe weather. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Writing in ARTnews, Donald Judd, then an emerging artist and critic, praised Kusama’s work and purchased one of her paintings. — Tessa Solomon For Artnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

The entity’s Prime Minister Savo Minić praised Mladić as a national hero and memorial events were held in multiple locations across the region. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

The series was extensively praised for its gritty realism and attention to historical detail. — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Little brother completed 19 of 25 passes for 286 yards and five touchdowns in two seasons at Indiana, and Key praised Mendoza for his intelligence, vision and accuracy. — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026