praise (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 3 senses of the word *praise*:
NOUN	communication	praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment	an expression of approval and commendation
NOUN	communication	praise	offering words of homage as an act of worship
VERB	communication	praise	express approval of

praise > pronunciation
Sounds	prey'z
Rhymes	ablaze ... ways: 57 rhymes with eyz...

English > *praise*: 3 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaning	An expression of approval and commendation.
Example	"he always appreciated praise for his work"
Synonyms	congratulations, kudos, extolment
Narrower	compliment	A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
	encomium, eulogy, panegyric, paean, pean	A formal expression of praise
	eulogy, eulogium	A formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
	recommendation, testimonial, good word	Something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable
	superlative	An exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
Broader	approval, commendation	A message expressing a favorable opinion
Spanish	alabanza, congratulación, crédito, elogio, enhorabuena, felicitaciones, felicitación, loa
Catalan	congratulació, enhorabona, felicitació
Verbs	praise	express approval of

English > *praise*: 3 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaning	offering words of homage as an act of worship.
Example	"they sang a hymn of praise to God"
Narrower	hallelujah	A shout or song of praise to God
Broader	worship	The activity of worshipping

English > *praise*: 3 senses > verb 1, communication
Meaning	Express approval of.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Model	Sam and Sue praise the movie
Example	"The parents praised their children for their academic performance"
Narrower	advertise, advertize, promote, push	make publicity for
	applaud	Express approval of
	commend	Express approval of
	commend, recommend	Express a good opinion of
	compliment, congratulate	say something to someone that expresses praise
	eulogize, eulogise	praise formally and eloquently
	flatter, blandish	praise somewhat dishonestly
	laud, extol, exalt, glorify, proclaim	praise, glorify, or honor
	puff, puff up	praise extravagantly
	rave, gush	praise enthusiastically
	salute	Express commendation of
	sonnet	praise in a sonnet
	troll	praise or celebrate in song
Broader	measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value	Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Opposite	knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart	find fault with
Spanish	alabar, elogiar, enaltecer, ensalzar, loar
Catalan	aclamar, alabar, elogiar, enaltir, encomiar, exalçar, lloar
Nouns	praise	an expression of approval and commendation

HyperDic: praise