laud
verb (used with object)
to praise; extol.
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laud
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[lawd]
/ lɔd /
verb (used with object)
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lauds,
present (3rd person singular)
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lauded,
past participle, past
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lauding
present participle
noun
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a song or hymn of praise.
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(used with a singular or plural verb) lauds, a canonical hour, marked especially by psalms of praise, usually recited with matins.
Laud
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[lawd]
/ lɔd /
noun
laud
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British
/ lɔːd /
verb
noun
Laud
2
British
/ lɔːd /
noun
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Conjugated Forms
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laudsimple
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laudssimple
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have laudedperfect
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has laudedperfect
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am laudingprogressive
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are laudingprogressive
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is laudingprogressive
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have been laudingperfect progressive
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has been laudingperfect progressive
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laudedsimple
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had laudedperfect
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was laudingprogressive
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were laudingprogressive
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had been laudingperfect progressive
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Etymology
Origin of laud
First recorded in 1300–50; (verb) Middle English lauden, from Latin laudāre “to praise,” derivative of laus (stem laud- ) “praise”; (noun) Middle English laude, back formation from laudes (plural), from Late Latin, special use of plural of Latin laus “praise”
Explanation
To laud someone means to praise them extravagantly — usually in a very public manner. A music critic might laud a new song by calling it the best summer anthem ever created. The word laud is from the Latin word laudere, meaning "to praise.” To laud someone is to glorify them, or to sing their praises, even if you’re not actually singing. Movie reviewers might laud Oscar-nominated films, and your high school principal might laud the class valedictorian at graduation.
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Example Sentences
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In the 20th century, Vladimir Lenin would laud Herzen for “raising the banner of revolution” against an oppressive czarist regime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
I was upset that I’d never be able to thank her, to laud her for pushing students out of their comfort zones by showing them documentaries that were not easily palatable.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
White House spokesman Kush Desai was quick to laud the growth rate, saying it was "driven by an astonishing surge in business investment."
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Their promotional video shows Māori performing a traditional poi dance and the haka, a ceremonial war dance, as project leaders laud the “complete partnership” between Māori and Colossal Biosciences.
From Slate ● Aug. 8, 2025
Polybius, interestingly, can’t bring himself to laud the monarch’s generosity as much as to credit the Rhodians for publicizing their plight so effectively!
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
There’s the Monster Raving Loony Party, established in 1982, which has now run in 11 general elections and is currently headed by someone calling himself Howling Laud Hope.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026
His fellow party candidates are called Baron von Thunderclap and Howling Laud Hope.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
That isn’t including those who think it’s time Count Binface or Howling Laud Hope was given his chance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
The trial heard he was living at Ms Aspey's flat in Laud Close while renovation work was being undertaken at his own property.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2021
So taken was the captain with Will Laud, that he would have persuaded him at once to join service with him.
From The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl by Richard Cobbold
Eduardo Sanchez lauds the company’s economic impact and is hesitant to criticize the smelter.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
According to the 52-page ruling, the state defended its approach as needed to prevent bullying, and the judge lauds that goal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 4, 2026
A post on Morningstar’s website lauds the fund for its “time-tested approach and accomplished lead manager.”
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
Enfield also lauds the 6-foot-3 guard’s improvement as a decision maker and defender averaging three assists, 1.3 steals and 3.6 rebounds per game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
Therefore, if’t be thy true desire, We chaunt thy lauds at Easter quire.
From Ebrietatis Encomium or, the Praise of Drunkenness by Robert Samber
If there’s resistance to giving Christopher Nolan back-to-back best picture winners, the greatest threat might come from a movie occupying the same lane, an auteur-driven epic lauded by critics and embraced by audiences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
The Nobel Committee lauded Carson for her distinctive style that mixes classical scholarship, lyric poetry and avant-garde translation, often reimagining ancient Greek mythology and philosophy through a personal, contemporary feminist lens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
She had to battle to be allowed to compete at high levels, and faced hostility at times from other competitors and fans, but is now lauded for her perseverance.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Patel angrily rejected the allegations during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing and lauded the FBI's record in reducing violent crime, fighting drug trafficking and prosecuting fraud.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
The crime was sensationalized by the local media, which lauded the police and prosecutor for coming to the aid of a defenseless infant.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
The opening of the new bridge comes just more than a month after North Korea and Russia opened their first road bridge, with Pyongyang lauding it as a sign of closer ties.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
A few thanked me with national clips lauding my virtual teaching venture.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
Another post lauding Modica’s comments generated more than three million views.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
HBO Max shared a statement on Instagram, lauding Dane’s talent and saying the network was “fortunate to have worked with him on three seasons of Euphoria.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
He took me through each move that the two had made, disparaging a Bronstein choice one moment, lauding another the next.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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