praised; praising
1
: to express a favorable judgment of : commend
2
: to glorify (a god or saint) especially by the attribution of perfections
: to express praise
praiser
noun
1
a
: an expression of approval : commendation
b
: worship
Examples of praise in a Sentence
Verb
Critics praised her as both an actor and director.
A good teacher praises students when they do well.
We praise God for your safe arrival.
People gather in churches to praise the Lord.
Noun
He deserves praise for the way he's handled this crisis.
“Good job” is high praise coming from her. She rarely compliments anyone's work.
I have nothing but praise for the hospital staff.
People gathered in the church to sing praises to the Lord.
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Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
While many praised the video’s message and Rylie’s insightful approach, others criticized the mom for not sharing her specific experiences with her daughter.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 May 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 May 2025
Tsotsi was a huge hit with critics, with praise especially for Chweneyagae’s performance.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
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Verb
While some prominent Jews have praised Trump’s Harvard crackdown, many others say the administration’s actions appear more focused on damaging higher education than addressing the concerns of Jewish students.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
While many praised the video’s message and Rylie’s insightful approach, others criticized the mom for not sharing her specific experiences with her daughter.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 May 2025
Noun
Preacher Lawson - Season 12 Preacher Lawson is a comedian whose energetic and relatable stand-up routines earned him high praise from the judges, with Mandel likening him to comedy legends like Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 May 2025
Tsotsi was a huge hit with critics, with praise especially for Chweneyagae’s performance.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
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“Praise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praise. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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