praises

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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Roshkoff said that when she or her siblings did something to make their father proud, he’d sing their praises to anyone who would listen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

“Sunshower” praises the power of love and features a hearty rumba supporting piano, flutes and strings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Barrera, who is a senior adviser to outgoing state Superintendent Tony Thurmond, praises the record of his boss.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Cal Clayton, 20, another fan of the show, praises the production team for choosing beloved "British and Irish talent" to host.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

And he praises Cremonini, who had refused to look through Galileo’s telescope.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton