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

Board members praised staff for continuing to balance the budget in light of ongoing problems with property tax distributions, which have created budget holes for some school districts. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 18 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

In a news release, Fairfield Chief Michael Paris praised the officer’s actions and acknowledged the impact incidents such as these have on officers and their families. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Winning wide acclaim, it was chosen by the National Book Critics Circle as a finalist in two awards categories and praised by Bill Gates and former President Barack Obama, both of whom placed it on their lists of favorite books of 2018. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Sumrall praised Auburn’s improvement equally, specifically the boundary offense Golesh runs that knifed through Florida last year. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Trump praised Schroyer in a June 27 social media post announcing his nomination. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Grier believes Warsofsky is still growing as a coach and praised his work with both superstars like Celebrini, as well as in developing other players in the middle or bottom of the lineup. — CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

In its reporting, Southern Living magazine praised the fan-favorite destination for its charming downtown and proximity to scenic views. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026