praise

1175–1225; (v.) Middle English preisen<Old French preisier to value, prize <Late Latin pretiāre, derivative of Latin pretiumprice, worth, reward; (noun) Middle English, derivative of the v.; see prize²

synonym study for praise

5. See approve.

OTHER WORDS FROM praise

praiseful, adjectivepraise·ful·ly, adverbpraiseless, adjectivepraiser, noun

half-praised, adjectivehalf-praising, adjectiveoutpraise, verb (used with object), out·praised, out·prais·ing.re·praise, verb (used with object), re·praised, re·prais·ing.self-praise, nounself-praising, adjectivesu·per·praise, noun, verb (used with object), su·per·praised, su·per·prais·ing.un·praised, adjectiveun·praise·ful, adjectiveun·prais·ing, adjective

Words nearby praise

Prairie Village, prairie wake-robin, prairie warbler, prairie wolf, prairillon, praise, Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, praise to the skies, praiseworthy, Prajadhipok, Prajapati

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Example sentences from the Web for praise

His success in Syria drew public praise for GRU officers from Putin in 2016, with Kostyukov seated beside him.
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He knows this means treats, pets, and praise, so he responds to the command well, she says.
The right way to walk your dog|John Kennedy|August 26, 2020|Popular Science
CEPI’s early principles of “equitable access” drew praise from reformers.
Oxford’s COVID vaccine deal with AstraZeneca raises concerns about access and pricing|lbelanger225|August 24, 2020|Fortune
He also had nothing but praise for his ANC commissioner Randy Downs.
You know what Dupont needed? A Nordic restaurant|Brock Thompson|August 12, 2020|Washington Blade

Georgia won widespread praise for its reform drive, and these days it ranks seventh in the World Bank’s ease of doing business list.
A Pandemic Tourism Pivot From Cool to Wellness|Dan Peleschuk|August 11, 2020|Ozy
American lawmakers were quick to praise the military operation.
Final Chapter for Accused Africa Bomber|Jamie Dettmer|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Special praise goes to Kudrow for the way she broadened the scope of Valerie Cherish in Season 2.
‘The Comeback’ Finale: Give Lisa Kudrow All of the Awards|Kevin Fallon|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For the last three decades, he has garnered justifiable praise as one of best pianists in jazz.
The Best Albums of 2014|Ted Gioia|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Disparagement painted over with the brushstrokes of complimentary praise is still disparagement.
Dear White People: Well-Meaning Paternalism Is Still Racist|Chloé Valdary|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Noticeably absent are the multiple award nominations and high praise from critics.
‘No Regrets’: Peter Jackson Says Goodbye to Middle-Earth|Alex Suskind|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As such it is now presented to the public for whatever meed of praise or censure it is found to deserve.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
Nations shall declare his wisdom, and the church shall shew forth his praise.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
Man's enthusiasm in praise of a fellow mortal, is soon damped by the original sin of his nature—rebellious pride!
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
One of the first out-goings of admiration towards form is the child's praise of "tiny" things.
Children's Ways|James Sully
The works of God are exceedingly glorious and wonderful: no man is able sufficiently to praise him.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various

British Dictionary definitions for praise

praise

/ (preɪz) /

noun

the act of expressing commendation, admiration, etc

the extolling of a deity or the rendering of homage and gratitude to a deity

the condition of being commended, admired, etc

archaic the reason for praise

sing someone's praises to commend someone highly

verb (tr)

to express commendation, admiration, etc, for

to proclaim or describe the glorious attributes of (a deity) with homage and thanksgiving

Derived forms of praise

praiser, noun

Word Origin for praise

C13: from Old French preisier, from Late Latin pretiāre to esteem highly, from Latin pretium prize; compare prize ², precious

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Idioms and Phrases with praise

praise

In addition to the idiom beginning with praise

praise to the skies

also see:

damn with faint praise
sing someone's praises

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noun

verb (used with object), praised, prais·ing.

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