Another word for praise
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Noun
Verb
To pay a compliment to
Idioms:See also:To pay tribute or homage to
Idioms:See also:
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Another word for praise
Noun
The act of praising
See also:An expression of praise
Antonyms:
Verb
To commend
Idioms:
sing someone's praise(s)
Synonym Study
- Eulogize suggests lofty, formal praise in speech or writing, as on a special occasion the minister eulogized the exemplary life of the deceased
- Extol implies exalting or lofty praise to extol the virtues of a new drug
- a widely acclaimed novel
- Acclaim suggests an outward show of strong approval, expressed by or as if by loud applause, cheering, etc. he was acclaimed the victor
- Laud implies great, sometimes extravagant praise the critics lauded the actor to the skies
- Praise is the simple, basic word implying an expression of approval, esteem, or commendation to praise a student's work
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