Synonyms of praising

praising

verb

present participle of praise

1

as in celebrating

to proclaim the glory of

hymns that praise God

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celebrating
• blessing
• hymning
• extolling
• lauding
• worshipping
• exalting
• applauding
• saluting
• commending
• cheering
• glorifying
• resounding
• complimenting
• hailing
• emblazoning
• magnifying
• chanting
• citing
• acclaiming
• caroling
• idolizing
• eulogizing
• rhapsodizing
• deifying
• recommending
• adoring
• belauding
• flattering
• touting
• renowning
• cracking up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blaming
• criticizing
• censuring
• chiding
• admonishing
• reproving
• rebuking
• reprimanding
• reproaching
• reprobating
• reprehending
• castigating
• lambasting
• keelhauling

2

as in applauding

to declare enthusiastic approval of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applauding
• hailing
• acclaiming
• saluting
• commending
• lauding
• cheering
• touting
• endorsing
• accrediting
• recommending
• cracking up
• approving
• clapping
• extolling
• celebrating
• rising (to)
• favoring
• eulogizing
• doffing one's hat to
• ballyhooing
• singing
• supporting
• glorifying
• rooting (for)
• emblazoning
• idolizing
• flattering
• bravoing
• overpraising
• deifying
• magnifying
• adulating
• belauding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocking
• slamming
• panning
• disparaging
• blaming
• belittling
• criticizing
• censuring
• putting down
• admonishing
• chiding
• rebuking
• reprimanding
• reproaching
• reprobating
• reproving
• excoriating
• vilifying
• castigating
• lambasting
• discommending
• slagging
• skewering
• reprehending
• keelhauling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of praising

This oversized sweater vest that comes in sizes S–XXL and 24 colors has earned more than 600 five-star ratings, with multiple reviewers praising its softness and flattering V-neckline. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

This is more than a little unfair since the critics were praising a lot of genuinely groundbreaking music of the time, and Elton’s newest LP, Rock of the Westies, was underwhelming, especially considering everything that came before it. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

Hamas’s official Al Qassam Brigades website also features a 2014 article by Abuirshaid praising the group. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026

Once sent into rural exile to do manual labor for praising reforms in other communist countries, Zhu pushed through a dizzying array of changes as premier, China’s top economic post, from 1998 to 2003. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Kings general manager Scott Perry and coach Doug Christie spoke highly of Westbrook throughout the season, praising his leadership and intensity. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Reviewers also love the foundation, praising its coverage, lightweight feel, easy application, and smooth finish. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026

For this reason, many are praising OpenAI for its transparency and candor around the event. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

If, for example, a commencement speaker praising the value of artificial intelligence is met with jeers from graduates – as former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was in May 2026 – the speaker’s message is immediately rendered inert. — Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026