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lauds

British  
/ lɔːdz /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular or plural) RC Church the traditional morning prayer of the Western Church, constituting with matins the first of the seven canonical hours

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Etymology

Origin of lauds

C14: see laud

Example Sentences

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A post on Morningstar’s website lauds the fund for its “time-tested approach and accomplished lead manager.”

From Barron's

It lauds the Marley of dormitory posters, a snapshot of a lifestyle hero who is always the coolest guy in the room.

From New York Times

Marine scientist David Koweek of the nonprofit Ocean Visions, which has previously supported Running Tide’s research, lauds the simplicity of sinking terrestrial biomass, because technology exists for almost every step in the process.

From Science Magazine

The Mexican president lauds immigrants sending dollars back home as “anonymous heroes.”

From Los Angeles Times

In one video a famous trio of female artists dressed in fatigues lauds soldiers who they say are as fast as antelopes.

From New York Times