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praiseworthy
[ preyz-wur-thee ]
/ ˈpreɪzˌwɜr ði /
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adjective
deserving of praise; laudable: a praiseworthy motive.
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praiseworthy
/ (ˈpreɪzˌwɜːðɪ) /
adjective
deserving of praise; commendable
Derived forms of praiseworthy
praiseworthily, adverbpraiseworthiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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