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

The 2016 Indy 500 winner conducted the maiden validation test, praising the car's exceptional build quality and predictable, rewarding handling. — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Since separating, the two have remained amicable co-parents, often praising one another in interviews. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Stevens served as Chief of Staff for the Obama administration's Auto Rescue Task Force and has used a 2018 clip of former President Obama praising her work in many of her television ads, although Obama has not endorsed either of the candidates. — Christina Zhang, CBS News, 31 July 2026

The news of Russia killing the family sparked a huge outpouring of emotions and solidarity in Ukraine, with local social media groups flooded with messages praising the Voronovs as a loving family. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Nearly 19,000 shoppers have given these thong sandals a five-star rating, praising their memory foam padding, soft yet durable fabric straps, and excellent arch support. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 26 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

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