belaud

[ bih-lawd ]

verb (used with object)

1. to praise excessively.

Other Words From

• be·lauder noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of belaud¹

First recorded in 1840–50; be- + laud

Example Sentences

Yet writers abuse the fierce and vicious eagle, while they belaud the gentle and good robin.

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As may be imagined, I defended peace in the one, and did my best to belaud his Excellency in the other.

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I cannot understand those folk who sniff at the English music-hall and belaud the Parisian shows.

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