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- Dictionarypraise/preɪz/
verb
- 1. express warm approval or admiration of: "we can't praise Chris enough—he did a brilliant job" Similar Opposite
- 2. express one's respect and gratitude towards (a deity), especially in song: "we praise God for past blessings" Similar
noun
- 1. the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something: "the audience was full of praise for the whole production" Similar
- 2. the expression of respect and gratitude as an act of worship: "give praise to God" Similar
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PRAISE definition: 1. to express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing…. Learn more.
to express a favorable judgment of : commend; to glorify (a god or saint) especially by the attribution of perfections; to express praise… See the full definition
to express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing: 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. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to praise someone or something.
the offering of grateful homage in words or song, as an act of worship: a hymn of praise to God. Synonyms: panegyric, eulogy, encomium. the state of being approved or admired: The king lived in praise for many years. Archaic. a ground for praise, or a merit.
Praise means "admiration or approval," and when you're on the receiving end of it, you feel great. Whether it's used as a verb or a noun, praise means "approval." If you enthusiastically praise your dog, he's likely to wag his tail and expect a treat.
The extolling or exaltation of a deity, ruler, or hero. American Heritage. A reason or basis for praise. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Worship. Wiktionary. Synonyms: extolment. kudos. congratulations. tribute. compliment. commendation. worship. paan. hosanna. homage.
Praise is what you say or write about someone when you are praising them. All the guests are full of praise for the staff and service they received. [ + for] I have nothing but praise for the police. That is high praise indeed. Synonyms: approval, acclaim, applause, cheering More Synonyms of praise. 3. verb.
noun. /preɪz/. /preɪz/. [uncountable] Idioms. . (also less frequent praises [plural]) words that show that you approve of and admire somebody/something. The team coach singled out two players for special praise. praise for something His teachers are full of praise for the progress he's making.
PRAISE definition: 1. to say that you admire someone or something, or that they are very good: 2. to give respect and…. Learn more.
Definition of praise verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
