praise
1. an expression of approval and commendation (Freq. 5) - he always appreciated praise for his work • Syn: congratulations, kudos, extolment • Derivationally related forms: extol (for: extolment) • Hypernyms: approval, commendation • Hyponyms: superlative, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, paean, pean, eulogium, recommendation, testimonial, good word, compliment 2. offering words of homage as an act of worship - they sang a hymn of praise to God • Hypernyms: worship • Hyponyms: hallelujah
express approval of (Freq. 14) - The parents praised their children for their academic performance • Ant: criticize • Hypernyms: measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value • Hyponyms: troll, salute, applaud, laud, extol, exalt, glorify, proclaim, flatter, blandish, eulogize, eulogise, compliment, congratulate, rave, gush, commend, recommend, advertise, advertize, promote, push, puff, puff up, sonnet • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something - Somebody ----s somebody - Something ----s somebody - Something ----s something - Sam and Sue praise the movie
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