laud

1 of 2

verb

ˈlȯd 

lauded; lauding; lauds

transitive verb

: praise, extol

He was lauded for his accomplishments.

laud

2 of 2

noun

1

lauds or Lauds plural in form but singular or plural in construction : an office of solemn praise to God forming with matins (see matins sense 1) the first of the canonical hours (see canonical hour sense 2)

2

: praise, acclaim

all glory, laud and honor to Thee

—J. M. Neale

Synonyms

Verb

• acclaim
• accredit
• applaud
• cheer
• crack up
• hail
• praise
• salute
• tout

Noun

• acclaim
• accolade
• applause
• bay(s)
• credit
• distinction
• glory
• homage
• honor
• kudos
• laurels
• props [slang]
• réclame
• sun

Examples of laud in a Sentence

Verb

He was much lauded as a successful businessman.

the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel

Noun

an actor who in his lifetime received all the laud and honor that the theater world could bestow

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

In Portage earlier in the day, Vance told several hundred supporters to cast their votes as early as possible, lauding those in attendance who already had. —Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024

With over 6,300 comments on the viral TikTok video so far, many people have lauded the hilarious costume and praised DeMarr's impersonation. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024

Noun

One culprit is California’s ultra-progressive state income tax that Newsom lauds. —George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023

To — gulp — laud Rob Manfred for bringing life back to the game? —Evan Grant, Dallas News, 8 Apr. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Latin laudare, from laud-, laus

Noun

Middle English laudes (plural), from Medieval Latin, from Latin, plural of laud-, laus praise

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

laud

verb

ˈlȯd

: praise sense 1

Biographical Definition

Laud

biographical name

ˈlȯd 

William 1573–1645 English prelate; archbishop of Canterbury (1633–45)

Laudian

ˈlȯ-dē-ən 

adjective