sing the praises of

idiom
UK: /sɪŋ ðə ˈpreɪzɪz ɒv/
US: /sɪŋ ðə ˈpreɪzɪz ʌv/

  1. To praise someone or something enthusiastically.

    1. My mom always sings the praises of my brother.
    2. Critics sing the praises of her acting, citing her emotional range and stage presence.

  2. To express strong approval or admiration for someone or something; to commend highly.

    1. She sings the praises of her new car.
    2. The company always sings the praises of its employees who exceed their sales targets.

Synonyms

praise extol laud commend eulogize applaud
sing the praises of phrasal-verb

  1. To enthusiastically and publicly commend someone or something.

    1. I sing the praises of this phone.
    2. Many people sing the praises of online education for its convenience and accessibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sing the praises of" in English means: To praise someone or something enthusiastically., To express strong approval or admiration for someone or something; to commend highly..

The phonetic transcription of "sing the praises of" is /sɪŋ ðə ˈpreɪzɪz ɒv/ in British English and /sɪŋ ðə ˈpreɪzɪz ʌv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sing the praises of": praise, extol, laud, commend, eulogize, applaud.

Example usage of "sing the praises of": "My mom always sings the praises of my brother.". More examples on the page.