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

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

In 2011, Galliano was fired by Dior after he was captured on video berating patrons of a Paris bar by praising Hitler and saying their ancestors would have been gassed. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026

Earlier this month, Habba appeared to acknowledge the growing speculation while praising Leavitt on social media. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Weston Ridge Apartments won the unanimous endorsement of the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, with members praising the development for finding an appropriate site to offer a lower-cost rental option. — Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Both Spann and Butler said their officers and other agencies worked through the night from the time the children were reported missing to the time they were found, praising those who helped reunite Zola and Norah with their family. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 18 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