- present tense form of praise (3rd person singular).
praises
Example Sentences
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Chawawa praises theatres for opening their doors to the Black Boys Theatre Club and other efforts to attract more diverse audiences, but says lower ticket prices and "a societal shift" will make a bigger difference.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Tom Nolan praises the “shrewd character assessments and sharp observations on class distinctions” in Chris Bohjalian’s novel of suspense and emotional revelation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Nadira Goffe praises Lanterns’ deft portrayal of the Black American experience.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
At every turn, including in “This Is Me” and the press she did for it, Panettiere praises Klitschko as a terrific father who believed he was doing what was best for his child.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Here I had the diverse citizens of an entire city singing my praises, congratulating me on my achievements, and that made me really think about the power of my story.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
