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Praise

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pɹeɪz/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Praise is a noun meaning Commendation; favourable representation in words.

Meaning

Commendation; favourable representation in words.

More Meanings

  1. Worship, glorification, adoration.
  2. To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.

Example Sentences

praise of God
Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.
You deserve praise for the hard work you've done recently.
The writer's latest novel received great praise in the media.

Word Forms

Synonyms for praise

Depending on context, synonyms include accolade, approbation, approval, attaboy, compliment, commend.

accoladeapprobationapprovalattaboycomplimentcommendcommendationcongratulationdouceurencomiumencouragementextolmentlaudationlauditspropstoutworshipexaltapplaudextolsaluteaggrandizeenthroneappraisebelaudbepraiseeulogizeglorify

Antonyms for praise

Common opposites include condemnation, criticism, criticize, criticise.

condemnationcriticismcriticizecriticise

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include kudos, congratulations, commend, laud, commendation, extol.

kudoscongratulationscommendlaudcommendationextolcomplimentapplaudappreciativegratitudecomplimentsappreciateaccoladeacclaimthankwelcomegreetpanegyrizecongratulateappreciation

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