Praise

[preɪz] or [prez]

Definition

(noun.) an expression of approval and commendation; 'he always appreciated praise for his work'.

(noun.) offering words of homage as an act of worship; 'they sang a hymn of praise to God'.

(verb.) express approval of; 'The parents praised their children for their academic performance'.

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Definition

(v.) To commend; to applaud; to express approbation of; to laud; -- applied to a person or his acts.

(v.) To extol in words or song; to magnify; to glorify on account of perfections or excellent works; to do honor to; to display the excellence of; -- applied especially to the Divine Being.

(v.) To value; to appraise.

(v.) Commendation for worth; approval expressed; honor rendered because of excellence or worth; laudation; approbation.

(v.) Especially, the joyful tribute of gratitude or homage rendered to the Divine Being; the act of glorifying or extolling the Creator; worship, particularly worship by song, distinction from prayer and other acts of worship; as, a service of praise.

(v.) The object, ground, or reason of praise.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Commendation, approval, laudation, laud, encomium, approbation, APPLAUSE.[2]. Eulogy, eulogium, panegyric, tribute of praise.[3]. Glorification, homage, worship, tribute of gratitude.

v. a. [1]. Commend, approve, applaud.[2]. Extol, eulogize, panegyrize.[3]. Magnify, glorify, exalt, worship, bless, do homage to, do honor to.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

[See APPROBATION]

SYN:Eulogize, laud, commend, honor, glorify, compliment, celebrate, puff, extol,applaud, panegyrize

ANT:Blame, censure, discommend, reprove

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Definition

n. the expression of the honour or value in which any person or thing is held: commendation on account of excellence or beauty: tribute of gratitude: a glorifying as of God in worship: reason or ground of praise.—v.t. to express estimation of: to commend: to honour: to glorify as in worship.—n. Prais′er one who praises.—adv. Praise′worthily.—n. Praise′worthiness.—adj. Praise′worthy worthy of praise: commendable.

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Examples

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