praise
noun
the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
praising
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present participleof praise.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Held in pre-trial detention ever since, Goktas is facing charges of insulting Erdogan and incitement to public hatred, with prosecutors later adding an extra charge of praising crime and criminals, according to the indictment.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Fellow stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon issued a statement at the time, praising the women for coming forward and made it clear that they supported them.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
In praising Chatfield, Brown recalled a gathering at his home last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
“You’re seeing England sink,” Errol Musk told the Journal, praising his son and Robinson for spreading the message.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
The snow had melted and the birds had flown back, singing and praising.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
