belaud

verb

bi-ˈlȯd How to pronounce belaud (audio)
Definition of belaudnext
as in to congratulate
to praise too much critically belauded in his heyday, that early 20th-century novelist is now largely forgotten

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belaud
  1. congratulate
  2. applaud
  3. commend
  4. praise
  5. butter up
  6. honey
  7. stroke
  8. massage
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  • In response, the city's official Facebook page posted a statement congratulating Vance on Wednesday.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2024
  • To seal the night, a sky-high Principessa cake illuminated with sparklers made the rounds, as revelers congratulated the brand’s team and soaked in the festive atmosphere.
    Vogue, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of congratulate
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  • Creative agencies are applauded for their ability to deliver astounding results for their clients by leveraging top-tier talent and a significant amount of resources.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Loud ovations greeted the Carnegie performances, and the musicians themselves applauded their future leader.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of applaud
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  • Little commended the team for doing so then in an X post.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Steichen commended Richardson for his poise on a day when the Colts were far from performing their best.
    James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of commend
Verb
  • By praising actions that leverage their strengths to fulfill their mission, individuals feel understood and valued.
    Kunio Hara, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Quite a few commenters praised the bride's brother for supporting his sister and being a voice of reason.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of praise
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  • Warming the milk and butter up first helps to avoid any milk fat white spots on top of your decadent chocolate cake.
    Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Griffin isn’t the only big-name boss to try and butter up workers by putting on an unforgettable party.
    BYOrianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2023
Definition of butter up
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  • Those harmonies — simultaneously honeyed and gravelly, providing just enough support without overshadowing, yet so powerful and full of potential — echoes Whitten.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
  • Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.
    Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
Definition of honey
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  • Beyond stroking Trump’s ego, Sunday’s display of dominance in one of the bluest places in America seemed designed to create a sense of inevitability around a Republican restoration.
    Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
  • In a video posted to X, Hines, 59, was seen stroking her husband’s face with her finger.
    Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of stroke
Verb
  • Creams and serums: Add rice water to a base ingredient, such as coconut oil, and massage it into your skin, or add rice water to a favorite moisturizer or serum.
    Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This Repair and Shine Hair Brush has an olive wood handle and boar hair bristles that impart shine and massage the scalp.
    Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of massage
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