Praise

Pronunciation: /ˈpreɪz/

Praise (verb)

  1. to say nice things about someone or something because they did well.
  2. to express respect or admiration for a god or religious figure.

Examples

  • The teacher praised the student for her hard work.
  • He praised the chef for the delicious meal.

Common collocations: praise highly, praise someone, praise the effort, praise God, praise in worship

Praise (noun)

  1. words that show you think someone or something is good.
  2. the act of showing respect or admiration for a god or religious figure.

Examples

  • She received praise for her innovative ideas.
  • The manager's praise boosted the team's morale.

Synonyms of Praise

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Praise

  • expressing disapproval
  • expressing strong disapproval