praise
noun
the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
has praised
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present perfectof praise (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Storch said he chose Imax 70mm for “The Odyssey” because the format itself made the movie feel like a big deal, and because the director has praised it so often.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
While Washington has praised the concept in theory, formal trade talks remain stalled, leaving Canada exposed to fresh economic shocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Kenyan President William Ruto has praised the project, arguing it will create jobs.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom has praised Carvalho as a national education leader.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
It is a fine and typical specimen of the painting di macchia, which Vasari has praised in a passage already quoted.
From The Later Works of Titian by Claude Phillips
