praise

Meaning

to express approval or admiration; to worship or honor

words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration

to express approval or admiration for someone or something

Example Sentences

The teacher praised the student for excellent work.

The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.

The teacher praised the student for her hard work.

Example Expressions

sing someone’s praises

Synonyms

commend, applaud, compliment, acclaim, commendation, approval, admire, honor

Entry 1

commend, applaud, compliment, acclaim

Entry 2

compliment, commendation, approval, acclaim

Entry 3

commend, compliment, applaud, admire, honor

Antonyms

criticize, condemn, blame, scold, criticism, condemnation, disapproval

Entry 1

criticize, condemn, blame, scold

Entry 2

criticism, blame, condemnation, disapproval

Entry 3

criticize, blame, condemn

Collocations

praise highly, praise effort, praise work, publicly praise, high praise, words of praise, praise someone, deserve praise, highly praise, sing praises, praise for efforts

Entry 1

praise highly, praise effort, praise work, publicly praise

Entry 2

high praise, words of praise, praise someone, deserve praise

Entry 3

highly praise, praise someone, sing praises, praise for efforts