praise

[preyz] / preɪz /

NOUN

congratulations; adoration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaim accolade applause appreciation approval cheer commendation compliment cry devotion esteem glory kudos ovation plaudit rave recognition recommendation thanks tribute

STRONG

acclamation approbation boost bravo celebration cheering citation encomium eulogy exaltation extolment flattery glorification homage hurrah hymn obeisance panegyric puff regard sycophancy worship

WEAK

big hand good word laudation pat on the back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame censure criticism disapproval neglect silence

STRONG

castigation condemnation denunciation disregard disrespect

VERB

congratulate; adore

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire advocate applaud appreciate celebrate cite commend compliment endorse extol hail honor laud proclaim recommend tout

STRONG

acclaim adulate aggrandize approve bless boost cajole cheer clap dignify distinguish elevate ennoble eulogize exalt flatter glorify puff resound reverence root sanction stroke worship

WEAK

bow down build up cry up give thanks make much of panegyrize pay homage pay tribute rave over sing the praises smile on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame censure conceal criticize denounce disapprove dishonor disparage disregard hide neglect oppose overlook protest

STRONG

belittle castigate condemn damn debase decrease degrade demote depress disallow discourage disgrace humiliate insult lower prevent refuse shame veto

WEAK

accuse reproach

Example Sentences

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Separately, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un used his New Year message to praise the "invincible alliance" between Pyongyang and Moscow, while praising soldiers who are fighting in "alien lands".

From BBC

In a separate message, Kim praised his troops for their “remarkable feats” overseas.

From The Wall Street Journal

He redirected praise to the excellence of the crew and the sturdiness of the plane.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Archers' editor Jeremy Howe praised the soap's "timeless appeal", adding: "We look forward to seeing what the next 75 years will bring!"

From BBC

At the time, the Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt said: "This universally popular figure deserves the highest praise the nation can bestow, and a knighthood is just that."

From BBC

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