praise

verb
UK: /preɪz/
US: /preɪz/

  1. To express admiration or approval of someone or something.

    1. The teacher will praise you if you do well. [ ] [ ]
    2. The coach praised the team's effort despite their loss, showing great leadership. [ ] [ ]

  2. To give thanks or worship, especially to God.

    1. We praise God for his blessings. [ ] [ ]
    2. The choir gathered to praise the Lord with beautiful hymns and uplifting songs. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

acclaim compliment applaud approval admiration worship commend
praise noun

  1. An expression of approval or admiration.

    1. She deserves praise for her work. [ ] [ ]
    2. The actor received high praise from critics for his portrayal of the character. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of giving thanks or worship to God.

    1. The church was filled with praise. [ ] [ ]
    2. Their music is an act of praise offering adoration to the divine being. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "praise" in English means: To express admiration or approval of someone or something., To give thanks or worship, especially to God..

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

Synonyms for "praise": acclaim, compliment, applaud, approval, admiration, worship, commend.

Example usage of "praise": "The teacher will praise you if you do well.". More examples on the page.