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

That follows two $500,000 ad buys from the business group, which has historically aligned with Republicans, praising incumbent Sens. — semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

James and Giannis Antetokounmpo were among the superstars praising Brunson when training camps opened. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Maiava echoed Riley’s sentiment when asked about Dyakonov, praising his ability to fill in for Paige on short notice. — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

In recent days, several posts praising the Mexican director’s work have been shared. — Lou Gomis, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026

Parolin addressed Leo's surgery early Tuesday, expressing concern, while praising Pope Leo’s calm manner. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 Oct. 2026

Brown recognized those strengths, too, praising Traoré’s playmaking, pace and ability to touch the paint when discussing Brooklyn’s point guards. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026

Hawk, meanwhile, connects with the personal truths in Petty’s songs, praising the way the singer drew on real experiences and pain rather than rock-star clichés. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 13 Oct. 2026

Kelce did lay it on a little thick when praising Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni for calling a timeout late in the first half. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026