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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According to the 52-page ruling, the state defended its approach as needed to prevent bullying, and the judge lauds that goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

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

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

But Trump also lauds what he sees as his own strong personal connection with President Xi Jinping.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2024

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 • Dec. 22, 2023

The seven canonical hours are matins and lauds, the first, third, sixth, and ninth hours, vespers, and compline.

From A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance by Ogg, Frederic Austin