praise
noun
the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
praised
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past participleof praise.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof praise.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
praisenounthe act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
Example Sentences
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Huang praised Trump’s earlier comments, then put him on speaker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
In July he drew the attention of Musk, whom he has praised as "the most eminent personality in the world."
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Trump has previously praised the Northern Irishman's accomplishments on the course after winning back-to-back Masters titles.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Spinach, almonds, and sweet potatoes are often praised for their nutritional value.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
Even though Leah praised her sisters in the papers as “the most perfect known mediums,” their arrival in Cleveland had caught Leah entirely by surprise.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
