Synonyms for praise
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1. praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment(noun)

   an expression of approval and commendation

   "he always appreciated praise for his work"

   Synonyms:
   extolment, kudos, congratulations

   Antonyms:
   criticise, pick apart, knock, criticize

2. praise(verb)

   offering words of homage as an act of worship

   "they sang a hymn of praise to God"

   Synonyms:
   extolment, kudos, congratulations

   Antonyms:
   knock, criticise, criticize, pick apart

3. praise(verb)

   express approval of

   "The parents praised their children for their academic performance"

   Antonyms:
   pick apart, criticize, criticise, knock

Wiktionary(2.55 / 11 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. praise(noun)

   Antonyms:
   criticize, blame

2. praise(noun)

   To give praise to.

   Antonyms:
   blame, criticize

3. praise(noun)

   Antonyms:
   blame, criticize

English Synonyms and Antonyms(4.67 / 3 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. praise

   Praise is the hearty approval of an individual, or of a number or multitude considered individually, and is expressed by spoken or written words; applause, the spontaneous outburst of many at once. Applause is expressed in any way, by stamping of feet, clapping of hands, waving of handkerchiefs, etc., as well as by the voice; acclamation is the spontaneous and hearty approval of many at once, and strictly by the voice alone. Thus one is chosen moderator by acclamation when he receives a unanimous viva voce vote; we could not say he was nominated by applause. Acclaim is the more poetic term for acclamation, commonly understood in a loftier sense; as, a nation's acclaim. Plaudit is a shout of applause, and is commonly used in the plural; as, the plaudits of a throng. Applause is also used in the general sense of praise. Approbation is a milder and more qualified word than praise; while praise is always uttered, approbation may be silent. "Approbation speaks of the thing or action.... Praise is always personal." A. W. and J. C. Hare Guesses at Truth first series, p. 549. [Macmillan & Co. '66.] Acceptance refers to an object or action; approbation may refer to character or natural traits. Approval always supposes a testing or careful examination, and frequently implies official sanction; approbation may be upon a general view. The industry and intelligence of a clerk win his employer's approbation; his decision in a special instance receives his approval. Praise is always understood as genuine and sincere, unless the contrary is expressly stated; compliment is a light form of praise that may or may not be sincere; flattery is insincere and ordinarily fulsome praise.

   Synonyms:
   acclaim, acclamation, adulation, applause, approbation, approval, cheering, cheers, compliment, encomium, eulogy, flattery, laudation, panegyric, plaudit, sycophancy

   Antonyms:
   abuse, animadversion, blame, censure, condemnation, contempt, denunciation, disapprobation, disapproval, disparagement, hissing, ignominy, obloquy, reproach, reproof, repudiation, scorn, slander, vilification, vituperation

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms(4.50 / 2 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. praise(v)

   Synonyms:
   eulogize, laud, commend, honor, glorify, compliment, celebrate, puff, extol, applaud, panegyrize

   Antonyms:
   blame, censure, discommend, reprove

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. praise(n.)

   Synonyms:
   commendation, approval, laudation, laud, encomium, approbation, APPLAUSE

2. praise(n.)

   Synonyms:
   eulogy, eulogium, panegyric, tribute of praise

3. praise(n.)

   Synonyms:
   glorification, homage, worship, tribute of gratitude

4. praise(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   commend, approve, applaud

5. praise(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   extol, eulogize, panegyrize

6. praise(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   magnify, glorify, exalt, worship, bless, do homage to, do honor to

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. praise(n)

   Synonyms:
   commendation, laudation, approbation, encomium, panegyric, eulogy, applause, laud, acclaim, éclat, plaudit, compliment, acclamation, puff, flattery, worship, homage, glorification, pæan

   Antonyms:
   condemnation, dispraise, disapprobation, disparagement, denunciation, animadversion, stricture

2. praise(v)

   Synonyms:
   laud, extol, commend, eulogize, panegyrize, applaud, magnify, glorify

   Antonyms:
   condemn, denounce, disparage, deprecate, criticize

PPDB, the paraphrase database(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these paraphrases:

1. List of paraphrases for "praise":

   lob, commend, commendation, praises, laude, lof, eulogies, eulogy, tribute, applaud, congratulate, compliment, commends, accolades, appreciation, compliments, al-hamad

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How to use praise in a sentence?

1. Andr Maurois:

   Modesty and unselfishness--these are the virtues which men praise--and pass by.

2. Matthew Prior:

   Forbear to mention what thou canst not praise.

3. Bertrand Russell:

   So far as I can remember, there is not one word in the Gospels in praise of intelligence.

4. RJ Intindola:

   Some friends are more significant and important than other friends. A special friend can often change your life for the better. You will know when this special person enters your life because of the respect you have for them. They will never lie or set you aside for someone or something else. You will have undying trust in this person that any words spoken will never find another ear. They always returned calls at the earliest possible time. They will check in often to see what’s going on in your life and just talk. Your accomplishments will be applauded with praise and losses will never be repeated. This friend has you melted within their heart as you do theirs. When you find such a person be sure to return the love and understand they have gifted you and your life.

5. Anuj Somany:

   A self-seeker spares none, not even own parents and close family members to gain only the praise on own face often or always, In this selfish bid, s/he even clicks own pic with her/his mother or father and uploads the same on the social networking sites with an objective only to get 'Likes' on own Looks, but tries to fool others by writing alongside the post that s/he loves them.

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