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

Republican lawmakers -- many of them in tough election contests where soaring fuel costs are driving voter anger -- praised the agreement. — Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

It was praised by criminal justice advocates as a step toward a new, more thoughtful approach to the court system. — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026

She’s praised for her strong sense of story, as well as her grasp of power politics. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026

Aldermen, civic leaders and financial ratings agencies praised Watts deal as an effective way to reduce taxpayer costs by avoiding legal bills and the towering liability of potential court losses. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Councilmember Lincoln Restler, who has been pushing for the park’s completion since at least 2010, praised Mamdani for moving on it after so many years. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026

In our review, expert Christian de Looper, praised the Liberty 5’s noise cancelling strength. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

On Wednesday, following the announcement of Carnegie Mellon University Miami, Ross praised Griffin in an email statement. — Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

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