Synonyms of praises

praises 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of praise

1

as in celebrates

to proclaim the glory of

hymns that praise God

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celebrates
• blesses
• hymns
• extols
• lauds
• applauds
• exalts
• worships
• salutes
• cheers
• resounds
• commends
• hails
• carols
• compliments
• glorifies
• acclaims
• magnifies
• emblazons
• chants
• cites
• eulogizes
• idolizes
• rhapsodizes
• adores
• deifies
• recommends
• belauds
• flatters
• renowns
• touts
• cracks up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blames
• criticizes
• censures
• admonishes
• reproves
• reprobates
• rebukes
• chides
• reprehends
• reproaches
• reprimands
• castigates
• lambastes
• keelhauls

2

as in applauds

to declare enthusiastic approval of

the school volunteers were praised for their excellent work in the reading program

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applauds
• hails
• acclaims
• salutes
• commends
• lauds
• cheers
• touts
• endorses
• accredits
• cracks up
• claps
• recommends
• approves
• rises (to)
• extols
• celebrates
• doffs one's hat to
• eulogizes
• sings
• favors
• bravoes
• roots (for)
• supports
• glorifies
• idolizes
• emblazons
• flatters
• magnifies
• ballyhoos
• overpraises
• deifies
• adulates
• belauds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocks
• pans
• slams
• disparages
• criticizes
• blames
• belittles
• censures
• admonishes
• rebukes
• puts down
• chides
• reproaches
• reprimands
• reproves
• discommends
• excoriates
• reprobates
• castigates
• vilifies
• lambastes
• reprehends
• slags
• skewers
• keelhauls

praises

2 of 2

noun

plural of praise

as in kudos

Related Words

• kudos
• accolades
• acclaim
• recognitions
• acknowledgments
• laurels
• reports
• homages
• ranks
• infamies
• reputes
• reputations
• names
• statures
• prestiges
• glories
• honors
• statuses
• cachets
• adorations
• popularities
• positions
• reputabilities
• characters
• distinctions
• marks
• places
• preeminences
• eminences
• standings
• prominences
• visibilities
• stardoms
• notes
• superstardoms
• megastardoms
• notorieties
• renowns
• celebrities
• fames
• idolizations

Dissimilar Words

• shames
• disgraces
• ignominies
• dishonors
• odiums
• opprobriums
• unpopularity
• disreputes
• obscurities
• invisibilities
• anonymities
• oblivions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of praises

Verb

Continue reading … GOSPEL TRUTH — 'Office' actor praises Dem candidate's faith as 'achingly close to Jesus' Christianity'. — FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Brett Freedman, makeup artist to the likes of Lisa Kudrow and Catherine Zeta-Jones, also praises the formula. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

In tiny San Marino, the American pope praises a republic built on freedom and mutual respect, calling it a ‘laboratory of good politics’ that defends human dignity. — Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Nashville praises the family, but how exactly that baby gets there…well, you’re not supposed to talk about that. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026

Most of all, Kay praises the formula for its smoothing and radiance-boosting effects, which can be chalked up to humectants like glycerin and propylene glycol, plus brightening Japanese persimmon leaf extract and camellia seed oil. — Jenny Berg, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026

Guest judge Willy Chavarria praises how Jeffrey’s outfit moved (my favorite thing about it), but the strength of Naheim’s tromp l’oeil effect snags him the win, immunity for the next challenge, and $20,000 from Viva. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026

Both, along with the rest of Iraola’s staff, wasted no time trying to implement the Spaniard’s vision, helped by the clear and concise messaging Murillo praises the head coach for. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

However, Leith praises the work of the medical team that treated her. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026