praise

Definition of Praise in English :

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Noun

1. congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise

an expression of approval and commendation

Example Sentences:
'he always appreciated praise for his work'

2. praise

offering words of homage as an act of worship

Example Sentences:
'they sang a hymn of praise to God'

Verb

3. praise

express approval of

Example Sentences:
'The parents praised their children for their academic performance'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Praise

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noun

1.

the act of expressing commendation, admiration, etc

2.

the extolling of a deity or the rendering of homage and gratitude to a deity

3.

the condition of being commended, admired, etc

4. archaic

the reason for praise

5. sing someone's praises

verb (transitive)

6.

to express commendation, admiration, etc, for

7.

to proclaim or describe the glorious attributes of (a deity) with homage and thanksgiving

Praise

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verb transitiveWord forms: praised or ˈpraising

1. Obsolete

to set a price on; appraise

2.

to commend the worth of; express approval or admiration of

3.

to laud the glory of (God, etc.), as in song; glorify; extol

noun

4.

a praising or being praised; commendation or glorification

5. Archaic

a reason or basis for praise

Praise

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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.

tr.v. praised, prais·ing, prais·es

1. To express warm approval of, commendation for, or admiration for.

2. To express a feeling of veneration or gratitude to (a deity); worship or glorify.

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