ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Praising

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɹeɪzɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Praising is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of praise.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of praise.

More Meanings

  1. An act of giving praise.

Example Sentences

We ask people all the time, “How many of you are sick and tired of all the praisings you get at work or at home?” Everybody laughs, because most of us do not naturally think of cheering each other on.

Word Forms

Synonyms for praising

Depending on context, synonyms include complimentary, laudatory, praiseful.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include praiseful, laudatory, complimentary, applauding, appreciating, saluting.

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