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单词 praises
释义

praise

1 of 2

verb

ˈprāz How to pronounce praise (audio)
praised; praising

transitive verb

1
: to express a favorable judgment of : commend
2
: to glorify (a god or saint) especially by the attribution of perfections

intransitive verb

: to express praise
praiser noun

praise

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: an expression of approval : commendation
b
: worship
2
a
: value, merit
b
archaic : one that is praised

Synonyms

Verb

  • bless
  • carol
  • celebrate
  • emblazon
  • exalt
  • extol
  • extoll
  • glorify
  • hymn
  • laud
  • magnify
  • resound
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Example Sentences

Verb Critics praised her as both an actor and director. A good teacher praises students when they do well. We praise God for your safe arrival. People gather in churches to praise the Lord. Noun He deserves praise for the way he's handled this crisis. “Good job” is high praise coming from her. She rarely compliments anyone's work. I have nothing but praise for the hospital staff. People gathered in the church to sing praises to the Lord. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
In one company, employees regularly heard the CEO praise the cybersecurity team in all-hands meetings, and explain why cybersecurity was important. Keri Pearlson And Stuart Madnick, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Rather than praise the student for accomplishing a hard task, the teacher immediately scolded him for using a pen. oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2022 This model is a newer upgrade from Bear and has earned amazing feedback from our consumer testers, who praise its unparalleled comfort. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 The Big Bang Theory star left several red hearts and praise hand emojis on an Instagram post of Cook winning first place at the Traverse City Horse Shows in September 2021. Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 The comments beneath the video -- mostly from English speaking female fans -- praise how respectful Heo is to his now wife. Jake Kwon, CNN, 13 Aug. 2022 His teammates know and praise Hendrickson for his dedication. Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 2 Aug. 2022 That’s based on 13 reviews, from critics who largely praise the performances including Condor’s which holds together weak plotting and brings an earnestness to the material. Andy Meek, BGR, 11 July 2022 Johnson’s allies were quick to praise him Monday evening. Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2022
Noun
But her musings about changes to the Bank of England and her praise for the Bank of Japan—which has the easiest monetary policy of any major central bank—are unlikely to lead to radical changes. James Mackintosh, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Although Biden defeated him by retaking Democratic strongholds through his embrace of trade unions like the United Auto Workers, his effusive praise for Tesla’s rivals like General Motors hasn’t always panned out. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022 Defensive coordinator Kevin Steele was even more effusive in his praise. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2022 Her breakout role was in the Tony-winning 20006 Broadway production of Spring Awakening, which earned her critical praise including a Drama Desk nomination for outstanding actress in a musical. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 My praise does come with some caveats, price being the most obvious. Amanda Shapiro, Bon Appétit, 2 Sep. 2022 Still, his praise of Guerra’s consistency stood out. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2022 Even as Chandler announced his leave of absence, people in the crowd shouted their praise for him. Julian Mark, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 Whittingham was effusive in his praise for third-year sophomore Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, who will make his second career start after serving as Emory Jones’ backup in 2021. Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English preisen, from Anglo-French preiser, priser to appraise, esteem — more at prize

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

praise 1 of 2

verb

ˈprāz How to pronounce praise (audio)
praised; praising
1
: to express approval of
Dad praised my good grades.
2
: to glorify (God or a saint)

praise

2 of 2

noun

1
: an expression of approval
2
: worship entry 1 sense 1
hymns of praise

praises 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of praise
1
as in celebrates
to proclaim the glory of hymns that praise God

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • celebrates
  • blesses
  • hymns
  • lauds
  • extols
  • extolls
  • applauds
  • salutes
  • exalts
  • worships
  • compliments
  • cheers
  • commends
  • hails
  • acclaims
  • carols
  • resounds
  • chants
  • glorifies
  • eulogizes
  • magnifies
  • rhapsodizes
  • emblazons
  • idolizes
  • adores
  • cites
  • deifies
  • recommends
  • belauds
  • flatters
  • touts
  • renowns
  • cracks up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • criticizes
  • blames
  • censures
  • admonishes
  • reprehends
  • rebukes
  • reproves
  • chides
  • reprobates
  • reprimands
  • reproaches
  • lambasts
  • castigates
  • lambastes
  • keelhauls
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2
as in applauds
to declare enthusiastic approval of the school volunteers were praised for their excellent work in the reading program

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • applauds
  • hails
  • acclaims
  • commends
  • lauds
  • salutes
  • cheers
  • touts
  • endorses
  • accredits
  • claps
  • cracks up
  • recommends
  • approves
  • extols
  • sings
  • eulogizes
  • celebrates
  • favors
  • doffs one's cap to
  • doffs one's hat to
  • bravoes
  • extolls
  • supports
  • ballyhoos
  • glorifies
  • indorses
  • idolizes
  • emblazons
  • flatters
  • adulates
  • magnifies
  • overpraises
  • rises (to)
  • deifies
  • belauds
  • roots (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • knocks
  • pans
  • slams
  • disparages
  • criticizes
  • blames
  • belittles
  • censures
  • rebukes
  • admonishes
  • chides
  • reproaches
  • reprimands
  • excoriates
  • reproves
  • reprehends
  • discommends
  • castigates
  • puts down
  • lambasts
  • lambastes
  • reprobates
  • vilifies
  • slags
  • skewers
  • keelhauls
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praises

2 of 2

noun

plural of praise
as in kudos

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • kudos
  • accolades
  • acclaim
  • acknowledgments
  • recognitions
  • laurels
  • reports
  • acknowledgements
  • homages
  • ranks
  • infamies
  • reputes
  • names
  • reputations
  • glories
  • prestiges
  • statures
  • honors
  • adorations
  • statuses
  • popularities
  • cachets
  • positions
  • reputabilities
  • distinctions
  • characters
  • marks
  • places
  • preeminences
  • notes
  • eminences
  • prominences
  • stardoms
  • standings
  • visibilities
  • superstardoms
  • megastardoms
  • notorieties
  • fames
  • renowns
  • celebrities
  • idolizations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • shames
  • disgraces
  • dishonors
  • ignominies
  • odiums
  • opprobriums
  • unpopularity
  • disreputes
  • invisibilities
  • obscurities
  • anonymities
  • oblivions
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