praise
noun
the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
praises
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present tense formof praise (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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He shadowboxes with ostriches and brings in celebrities like Rick Ross and Naomi Campbell for IBA events; he praises Stalin and rides private jets.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
Chawawa praises theatres for opening their doors to the Black Boys Theatre Club and other efforts to attract more diverse audiences, but says lower ticket prices and "a societal shift" will make a bigger difference.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Tom Nolan praises the “shrewd character assessments and sharp observations on class distinctions” in Chris Bohjalian’s novel of suspense and emotional revelation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Nadira Goffe praises Lanterns’ deft portrayal of the Black American experience.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
They fall in abundance, and the people dance and sing praises to the Marked Girl who spoke with the spirit world on their behalf and brought a time of abundance.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
