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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  • One notable reaction however was from Strong’s Armageddon Time co-star Hathaway who took to Instagram to joke about Strong’s look while congratulating him on his nomination.
    Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Vance shook the hands of Republicans congratulating him, with some members stopping him for photos.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of congratulate
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  • Kotb and her colleagues applauded when the song finished, with Kotb thanking Kermit at its conclusion.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Others applauded Kris and James Armstrong’s selflessness in light of such sudden challenges.
    Susan Young, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of applaud
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  • Some fans never forgive him, while others commend his maturity and his foresight.
    Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Many social media comments, meanwhile, commended Baldoni's promotional message for viewers to always have hope.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of commend
Verb
  • In a call on New Year's Day, Trump praised Roy's work in the House but encouraged him to support Johnson, who was also on the call along with Vice President-elect JD Vance.
    Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • History textbooks have been rewritten to include more Hindu-nationalist figures, praise Modi’s own initiatives, and minimize contributions by Indian Muslims.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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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  • The father pointed to the sky, stroked his head, and seemed to explain something to him.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • However, the way Percy is stroking John’s face and talking about his beautiful eyes says that there are some lingering feelings there.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of stroke
Verb
  • From there, unlike in Sacramento, the Heat massaged the lead to the finish.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Her process begins with massaging the face using tools like microcurrents, rollers and gua sha to rejuvenate the skin.
    Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of massage
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