laud
verb (used with object)
to praise; extol.
had lauded
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past perfectof laud.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had lauded the bravery of the women, vowing they would be welcomed with open arms.
From Barron's ● Mar. 15, 2026
Anne Fogel told the BBC at the time of feeling "betrayal" when she learnt that her brother was not included in the prisoner exchange - which Biden had lauded as a "feat of diplomacy".
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2025
Folt said she had lauded Tabassum at an academic convocation dinner on April 4.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2024
Charles had lauded the K-pop girl group on Tuesday at a glittering banquet.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
We had said all we ever meant to say to each other, and had lauded all our relations with such hearty goodwill that there was nothing whatever to add.
From The Solitary Summer by Elizabeth
