Definitions

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 although Wolinetz lauds the report’s “bold vision,” she disagrees that an entirely new institute is the best mechanism.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 4, 2024

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

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2024

He lauds "Uncle Tom's Cabin," but Mrs. Stowe has written almost as ably for the enfranchisement of woman as for the freedom of the blacks.

From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady