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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He says that director Spike Lee is “simply one of the best directors” he’s ever worked with and lauds Lee’s classic “Do the Right Thing” as a “flawless movie and absolutely timeless.”

From Los Angeles Times

In appreciation of one of her own literary proclivities, she lauds the piece as “a triumph of meandering.”

From Los Angeles Times

And Donnelly lauds how Allen “embodies a wonderful combination of silly and serious.”

From Washington Post

While Consumer Reports lauds consistency and stability, especially for safety and usability, Tesla’s designers ditched the steering wheel and gear selector that drivers are familiar with.

From The Verge

He also published books critiquing new media and continued to work with Mr. Bruck, who still lauds Mr. Weber’s intellect and ambition but has little patience for his new career.

From New York Times