praise
Meanings
Plural: praise, praised, praises
Noun
- an expression of approval and commendation
- "he always appreciated praise for his work"
- offering words of homage as an act of worship
- "they sang a hymn of praise to God"
- Commendation; favourable representation in words.
- Worship.
Verb
- express approval of
- "The parents praised their children for their academic performance"
- To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English praise, preyse, from the verb (see below). Doublet of prize. Displaced native Middle English lof from Old English lof (“praise”) and Middle English loenge, loange from Old French löenge, löange (“praise”).
Synonyms
accolade, approbation, approval, attaboy, commendation, compliment, congratulation, congratulations, douceur, encomium, encouragement, extolment, kudos, laudation, laudits, praise, props, salute, tout
Antonyms
Scrabble Score: 8
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