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praise English

Meaning praise meaning

What does praise mean?
Definitions in simple English

praise Verb

— If you praise someone, then you say good things about them. She praises him for his brave deed. The hero was praised for his brave deed. We will praise him for his brave deed. They will be praising him for his deeds.

praise Noun

— Praise is good things said about someone. The actor received much praise from the critics.

praise

— verb express approval of The parents praised their children for their academic performance — noun an expression of approval and commendation he always appreciated praise for his work — noun offering words of homage as an act of worship they sang a hymn of praise to God

Synonyms praise synonyms

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praise English » English

extol laud commend compliment eulogy glorify commendation eulogize applaud flatter admire worship laudation admiration exalt acclaim honour applause celebrate honor panegyric glorification eulogium encomium adore praising kudos congratulate approve respect hymn flattery exaltation eulogise appreciate thank esteem bless fame extoller approval approbation appreciation adulation adoration speak highly of sing salute invocation glory

Topics praise topics

What do people use praise to talk about?
Language and thought Communication Say

Praise
Social behavior Authority

Honor
Language and thought Communication Say Praise

Boast

Conjugation praise conjugation

How do you conjugate praise?

praise · verb

Examples praise examples

How do I use praise in a sentence?

Simple sentences

Don't trust people who praise you in your presence.
Don't expect any praise for that.
Praise stimulates students to work hard.
Helen blushed at their praise.
I can't praise him enough.
This book is worthy of praise.
We cannot praise him highly enough for this.
I cannot praise you enough.
Proper praise stinks.
People ask you for criticism, but they only want praise.
His courage is worthy of high praise.
Why do American parents praise their children?
The novel is worthy of praise.
Your effort deserves praise.
The teacher encouraged the students with praise.
Three other people were singled out for special praise.
His performance was worthy of praise.
His work merits the highest praise.
His behavior is worthy of praise.
His bravery is worthy of praise.
He received a lot of praise.
She is above praise.
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition.

Movie subtitles

When I look at it we can't praise you enough!
Praise Christ.
My voice I raise by tones of bells In praise of the Lord of Lords.
In this valley of our dreams, we'll build our home and serve thee, O Father, and our children's children shall praise thy name.
Praise to the Lord of hosts.
Praise to the Lord, our God.
They will probably praise you.
Praise be to God, he went down for 20 years, as well.
High praise from you.
Let us praise the name of the Lord.
Praise the Lord for victory!
Oh! Praise heavens!
Praise the Lord, Mr. Frank.
Praise the Lord.
In this valley of our dreams, we'll build our homes and serve thee, O Father. And our children's children shall praise thy name.
Blown at Waterloo, sounding the charge at Balaklava whistling defiance at Mafeking and the praise of victory at Mons.
Praise be, Miss Julie.
I do fear you, because you're flattered by the praise of fools until you think you'd make a better king than I a queen.
Can you praise or blame?
Praise the Lord, Captain John's coming back.
No crops, praise the Lord.
Poet Stanko Vraz wrote a beautiful description of this first opera performance, full of praise for Lisinki and all the participants.
Flow gently, I sing thee a song in thy praise.
Praise be to God.
Praise be to Jesus Christ.
Praise of our lord and saviour and the love of god and the fellowship of his angels.
They certainly wouldn't praise me.
Praise heaven for leading me to you!
I'm not asking for any praise or encouragement.
Praise the great mercy of the Emir, potter Niyaz!
I can not forbid my donkey to praise the wisdom of our Emir!
Praise be to Allah that I came in time.
Praise be to Allah, glory be to Allah, praise be to Allah.
Praise be to Allah, praise be to Allah!
Praise be to Allah!

News and current affairs

While Haider is careful not to say anything which can be construed as anti-Semitic, his praise for the valor and honor of Waffen-SS veterans as well as comments on Nazi concentration camps clearly suggest where his ideological home is.
Many a government minister, Bank officer and NGO representative has experienced his blunt criticism, as well as his effusive praise. The IMF has not been immune to this treatment.
Shi Tao had sent a message in praise of democracy, which the censors had detected.
In this fog of praise, the IMF ignored the fact that Argentina's growth rate had stagnated and that double-digit unemployment persisted for half-a-decade.
Each session is like an afternoon tea party where representatives offer random reflections, praise the correctness of the leadership's reports and attempt to show how conscientiously they have studied them and how deeply they comprehend them.
Even Western bosses keen on China, it appears, are finding it hard nowadays to praise Jiang, as he crushes the Falun Gong spiritual movement by imprisoning or confining its members to psychiatric hospitals.
So analysts--mindlessly one is tempted to say--praise Mexico for its progress in controlling its budget and inflation, but criticize it for lack of progress in electricity reform.
If one believes that less overweening unions and a smaller state are the first steps toward a better supply side in Europe, this referendum item deserves praise.
We praise competition, not monopolies, in economic life.
Praise for the document's uniqueness will undoubtedly be heard, and in this they won't be boasting, because the EU Constitution is unlike any other constitution ever written.
Hollande's apologists praise his gradualist and consensual approach to addressing the economy's structural distortions.
The Dutch, who pioneered initiatives on the part-time work front, also gained political praise for their efforts.
This does not mean that we should not chastise our dogs (or praise them).
If matters were to rest there, there would be every reason to heap praise on the statesmanship of President George W. Bush.
All those who have made it their job to praise the stability in the region should look at these figures.
No significant Wall Street voices acknowledged his concerns - preferring instead to praise the equity markets as a shining example of well-functioning technology.
Many a government minister, Bank officer and NGO representative has experienced his blunt criticism, as well as his effusive praise.
This may seem an odd time to praise the EU, given the economic crises in Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland.
Though the statement from the US Embassy in Cairo has become the target of political criticism, it warrants praise for exemplifying American values. Contrary to the criticism, condemnation of the film is not censorship.
They were soon marginalized, drawing praise from Washington.
BRUSSELS - Many European politicians praise the Internet.
Australia's statements have been typical - falling over backward to avoid giving offense, and too anxious to balance criticism with praise.
Only a few senior officers with an Islamic bent resisted this straightforward betrayal. They were soon marginalized, drawing praise from Washington.

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