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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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Now, such a company is more likely to get a big stock bump and praise from investors for acting boldly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Unlike actors Margot Robbie, and his Succession co-star Jeremy Strong, who he criticised in recent interviews, Cox had only praise for the Glenrothan team.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Six years later, one of their former neighbors in the building spoke out to praise the duo, posting in a TikTok video that she only had “nice things” to say about the celebrity couple.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

According to the Emerson College Polling/PIX11 survey of voters, 54 percent praise his initiatives on childcare and 49 percent on housing costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Like his sister, he also received praise from his governess, Mrs. Apple, and Miss Mortimer, while the baroness frowned with impatience and Edward Ashton watched in silence.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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