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   praise

   /preɪz/

   verb

   • 1. express warm approval or admiration of: "we can't praise Chris enough—he did a brilliant job" Similar commendexpress approval ofexpress admiration forapplaudpay tribute tospeak highly ofeulogizecomplimentcongratulatecelebratesing the praises ofpraise to the skiesrave aboutgo into raptures aboutheap praise onwax lyrical aboutsay nice things aboutmake much ofpat on the backtake one's hat off tothrow bouquets atlionizeadmirehailcheerflatterinformal:big someone/something upballyhoodated:cry someone/something uprare:laudpanegyrizeOpposite criticizecondemn
   • 2. express one's respect and gratitude towards (a deity), especially in song: "we praise God for past blessings" Similar worshipglorifyhonourexaltadorepay tribute topay homage togive thanks toveneratereverencehallowblessarchaic:magnifyrare:laud

   noun

   • 1. the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something: "the audience was full of praise for the whole production" Similar approvalacclaimadmirationapprobationacclamationplauditscongratulationscommendationapplauseflatteryadulationtributeaccoladecheercomplimenta pat on the backeulogyencomiumpanegyricovationbouquetlaurelspufferyinformal:kudosrare:laudationeulogium
   • 2. the expression of respect and gratitude as an act of worship: "give praise to God" Similar honourthanksgloryglorificationworshipdevotionexaltationadorationvenerationreverencetribute

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘set a price on, attach value to’): from Old French preisier ‘to prize, praise’, from late Latin pretiare, from Latin pretium ‘price’. Compare with prize1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. praiseful adjective
   • 2. praiser noun

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   What is the meaning of praise?

   • glorify, exalt; acclamation, approbation, compliment; laud: Her performance received praise from all the critics. n. 1. Expression of approval, commendation, or admiration. 2. The extolling or exaltation of a deity, ruler, or hero. 3. Archaic A reason for praise; merit. 1. To express warm approval of, commendation for, or admiration for. 2.

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   What are some examples of praise?

   • Some examples of praise mentioned in the text include shouting, clapping, laughter, singing in the Spirit, and playing musical instruments. We must be careful, therefore, that we do not exclude certain forms of praise simply because we are uncomfortable with them.

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   What is the purpose of praise?

   • The purpose of praise is to bring God into your environment. The power of praise is the presence of God at work in your life. When we praise, God comes into our presence. This is not to say that God changes, for He was God long before we were born, and He’ll be God long after we die.

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   What is a synonym for 'praise'?

   • 1. a-f; b-T; c-T; d-T; e-T; f-T 2. good things, the impossible, praise, expectancy, and obedience, thanks, love, forever, anything, promised, faith, highest, pleases 3. Praise fixed firmly in faith. 4. Our praise. 5. Immediately praise God. 6. A, D, E, G, J, K, M

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   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.

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   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.

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