laud

verb
UK: /lɔːd/
US: /lɔːd/

  1. To praise someone or something highly, especially in a public context.

    1. The company lauded his efforts to increase sales last quarter.
    2. Critics lauded the film for its innovative storytelling and stunning visuals showing how they laud art.

  2. To express admiration or approval for someone's achievements or qualities.

    1. We laud her dedication to volunteer work every single time.
    2. The university president lauded the students' commitment to academic excellence when they lauded achievements.

Synonyms

praise honor compliment extol glorify commend acclaim
laud noun

  1. Praise or acclaim.

    1. She received laud for her brave actions that day.
    2. The play received widespread laud from both audiences and critics because it deserves laud.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "laud" in English means: To praise someone or something highly, especially in a public context., To express admiration or approval for someone's achievements or qualities..

The phonetic transcription of "laud" is /lɔːd/ in British English and /lɔːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "laud": praise, honor, compliment, extol, glorify, commend, acclaim.

Example usage of "laud": "The company lauded his efforts to increase sales last quarter.". More examples on the page.