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

While praising Green’s composure, accuracy, consistency and feel, Westlake coach Rick Clausen also singled out the offensive line. — Joel Beers, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Yiannopoulos also continued to have his eye on national politics, working on the 2024 presidential campaign of Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who fell from grace after praising Adolf Hitler and making a series of antisemitic comments. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

With Season 2 of her namesake series now available to stream on Netflix, Leanne Morgan is praising her writers for capturing her Southern voice. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026

The Sheriff's Office released a statement praising the deputies. — Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Rubinger filled her website and social media accounts with testimonials from athletes praising her sports medicine practice. — Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

One shopper with osteoarthritis even swears by them, praising their quality and durability for all-day wear. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2026

Nixon also responded to a question about the DSA praising Fidel Castro recently on the anniversary of his birthday. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

Mourinho stressed that actions speak louder than words, praising his squad's growing unity and dedication. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026