 praise |
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| 1. | [ verb ] express approval of | |
| Examples: | "The parents praised their children for their academic performance" |
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| Related terms: | criticize measure commend flatter commend mention advertize advertise compliment applaud laud rave eulogize salute sonnet puff troll | |
| 2. | [ noun ] an expression of approval and commendation | |
| Synonyms: | congratulations kudos | |
| Examples: | "he always appreciated praise for his work" |
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| Related terms: | approval compliment encomium recommendation superlative | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (religion) offering words of homage as an act of worship | |
| Examples: | "they sang a hymn of praise to God" |
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| Related terms: | worship hallelujah | |
| Similar spelling: |
prise prose prize Preis Pries Preas price Prowse Prouse prissy Prigge pricey Preiss Pressey prig Prez pricy prick Press Pryce Prisco prexy preach |
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