26984 words

praise

6 definitions • 10 examples
1
to express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing:

Examples:

He should be praised for his honesty.
My parents always praised me when I did well at school.
He was highly praised for his research on heart disease.
2
to honour, worship, and express admiration for a god:

Examples:

They sang hymns praising God.
3
things that you say that express your admiration and approval of someone or something:

Examples:

They deserve praise for all their hard work.
His economic policies have won widespread praise for reducing government debt.
Praise from Adrian is (high) praise indeed. (= praise from him is particularly special because he rarely praises anyone.)
4
an expression of respect and worship to a god:

Examples:

As we give praise to God, let us remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves.
5
to express strong admiration for or approval of a person or something done:

Examples:

The "Times" praised the mayor’s decision to reappoint the parks commissioner.
6
to honor, worship, and express admiration for (God or a god):

Examples:

Praise God/the Lord.

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