Definitions

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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A post on Morningstar’s website lauds the fund for its “time-tested approach and accomplished lead manager.”

From Barron's

It lauds the Marley of dormitory posters, a snapshot of a lifestyle hero who is always the coolest guy in the room.

From New York Times

Marine scientist David Koweek of the nonprofit Ocean Visions, which has previously supported Running Tide’s research, lauds the simplicity of sinking terrestrial biomass, because technology exists for almost every step in the process.

From Science Magazine

The Mexican president lauds immigrants sending dollars back home as “anonymous heroes.”

From Los Angeles Times

In one video a famous trio of female artists dressed in fatigues lauds soldiers who they say are as fast as antelopes.

From New York Times