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Definition of Praise
1. Noun. An expression of approval and commendation. "He always appreciated praise for his work"
Generic synonyms: Approval, Commendation
Specialized synonyms: Superlative, Encomium, Eulogy, Paean, Panegyric, Pean, Eulogium, Eulogy, Good Word, Recommendation, Testimonial, Compliment
Derivative terms: Extol
2. Verb. Express approval of. "Sam and Sue praise the movie "; "The parents praised their children for their academic performance"
Specialized synonyms: Troll, Salute, Applaud, Exalt, Extol, Glorify, Laud, Proclaim, Blandish, Flatter, Eulogise, Eulogize, Compliment, Congratulate, Gush, Rave, Commend, Commend, Recommend, Advertise, Advertize, Promote, Push, Puff, Puff Up, Sonnet
Antonyms: Criticize
3. Noun. Offering words of homage as an act of worship. "They sang a hymn of praise to God"
Definition of Praise
1. v. t. To commend; to applaud; to express approbation of; to laud; -- applied to a person or his acts.
2. n. Commendation for worth; approval expressed; honor rendered because of excellence or worth; laudation; approbation.
Definition of Praise
1. Noun. commendation; favorable representation in words. ¹
2. Noun. worship. ¹
3. Verb. To give praise to. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Praise
1. to express approval or admiration of [v PRAISED, PRAISING, PRAISES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Praise
Literary usage of Praise
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Holy Bible by Canadian Bible Society (1851)
"praise ye -I the LOUD from the heavens: praise him in the heights. 2 praise ye
him, all his angels: praise ye him. ail his hosts. ..."
2. The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle by Aristotle, Frank Hesketh Peters (1886)
"What we praise seems always to be praised 2 as being of a certain quality and
... For instance, we praise the just and the courageous man, and generally the ..."
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