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

Trump did strike some notes of unity, praising the Secret Service and denouncing political violence. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Sandy Anderson, the chamber of commerce’s vice president of member services, kicked off the ribbon cutting by praising the market for its commitment to local businesses. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026

Advertisement And Rutte is not averse to praising other NATO leaders. — Mark Webber, Time, 24 July 2026

Original Elle Woods, Reese Witherspoon, has been incredibly supportive, praising Minetree's performance and highlighting the responsibility of portraying such a beloved character. — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Aikman focuses a bit too much on the women’s social lives, while in the same breath praising their courage in the cockpit. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026

Throughout this season, Crowley has been building toward reaching Voit after praising his work and trying to get his attention. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Cofounder Peter Thiel has likewise expanded his South Florida presence, opening an office for his venture capital firm, Founders Fund, in Miami and praising Florida’s lack of a state income tax. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 July 2026

And maybe praising the Lord, which also happened at the K Wednesday night. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026