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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of lauds

C14: see laud

Example Sentences

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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

But although Wolinetz lauds the report’s “bold vision,” she disagrees that an entirely new institute is the best mechanism.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 4, 2024

Therefore, if’t be thy true desire, We chaunt thy lauds at Easter quire.

From Ebrietatis Encomium or, the Praise of Drunkenness by Samber, Robert

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