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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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Prince Mohammed’s vision extended to a pledge to invest up to $1 trillion in the U.S. during a landmark visit to the White House in November, earning him praise from President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

His positional awareness has also earned praise although his work-rate and desire to cover as much ground as possible mean he often tires himself out - a potential backhanded compliment.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The resolution itself singles out for praise, by name, the accusers who have come forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Miss Bennet eagerly disclaimed all extraordinary merit, and threw back the praise on her sister’s warm affection.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.