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

As of 2022, more than half of the seafood eaten worldwide was farm-raised rather than caught at sea, a fact that has been praised as evidence that fish farming can meet a growing demand for seafood while slowing the collapse of the oceans. — Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

At a September campaign event in Pittsboro, Whatley praised legislation enacted over Cooper’s opposition and accused the former governor of prioritizing transgender participation over protections for female athletes. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Lincoln on Wednesday ahead of its return home and praised the ship's crew for its resilience and dedication during the lengthy deployment. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

This year alone, the 35-year-old has been the producer for Paul McCartney’s The Boys of Dungeon Lane and the Rolling Stones’ Foreign Tongues, both albums of which were uniformly praised as being the octogenarians’ best of this century. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026

Council member Wes Rogers, who represents the 2nd District, praised the project, noting that the city’s support would lead to a larger $3 billion investment into the city’s urban core, leading to more activity that can generate more taxes. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Smoke’N Ash is also praised for Patrick Hicks’ brisket, pork ribs and rib tips, along with an extensive menu of desserts. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

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