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praise
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- pronunciation:
- preIz
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a verbal expression of admiration, approval, or respect; commendation.
He received much praise for his work.- synonyms:
- applause, approbation, commendation, compliment, encomium, kudos, laudation
- antonyms:
- abuse, condemnation, criticism, dispraise, obloquy, slander, stricture, vituperation
- similar words:
- acclaim, acclamation, accolade, approval, eulogy, flattery, honor, panegyric, plaudit, recognition, reverence, testimonial
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definition 2: |
the glorification of a god, ruler, or other object of worship, esp. with song.
They rejoiced and sang praises to their god.- synonyms:
- alleluia, hosanna, hymn, laud, paean
- similar words:
- glory, reverence
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related words: |
credit, favor, glory, mention, worship |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
praises, praising, praised |
definition 1: |
to speak of with approval and admiration; commend or laud.
They praised us for our tenacity.- synonyms:
- applaud, celebrate, commend, extol, laud
- antonyms:
- abuse, admonish, arraign, attack, blame, castigate, censure, chastise, chide, condemn, criticize, damn, denounce, deride, disparage, dispraise, malign, rebuke, revile, scold, take apart
- similar words:
- acclaim, adulate, cite, compliment, congratulate, exalt, flatter, hail, hymn, pat on the back, salute
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definition 2: |
to honor or glorify (a deity, ruler, or the like) with words or song.
The congregation praised God.- synonyms:
- exalt, glorify, hymn
- similar words:
- bless, carol, celebrate, psalm, worship
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related words: |
cheer, crown, esteem, extol, glorify, honor, recognize |
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