lauds

VERB

acclaim, praise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire adore celebrate commend compliment eulogize extol honor revere

STRONG

approve bless boost flatter glorify hymn magnify reverence stroke venerate worship

WEAK

build up cry up hand it to panegyrize pat on the back sing the praises of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abhor blame censure condemn criticize denounce despise detest hate

STRONG

castigate decrease disallow disapprove refuse

Example Sentences

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Aimeric de Belenoi belauds him, Peire Cardenal is said to have enjoyed his favour, and other minor troubadours refer to him in flattering terms.

From The Troubadours by Chaytor, H.J.

The artists, however, whom Mr. Bennett belauds so uncritically, are not of this sort.

From Pot-Boilers by Bell, Clive