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Definitions

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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Many of those pilots are still alive and deserve the praise that they were largely denied at the time because their war was less popular.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Despite the result, Clarke saw cause for optimism and singled out Middlesbrough forward Tommy Conway for praise on his second Scotland start.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Surfshark earns praise for its ease of use, stability and affordability.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Known as a workhorse, she initially won broad praise for her handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in Denmark during her first term from 2019 to 2022.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Ann was content to praise the Lord for developments down in Montgomery and, in her heart, to wish them the best of luck.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson