Skip to content

praise

/pɹeɪz/noun, verb1 syllable

Praise means: an expression of approval and commendation.

Synonyms for praise18

noun, as in an expression of approval and commendation

congratulations, kudos, extolment

also used for praise

worship, accolade, approbation, approval, attaboy, compliment, commend, commendation, congratulation, douceur, encomium, encouragement, laudation, laudits, exalt

Includes material from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Opposites of praise

criticize

What does praise mean?3

noun

1

an expression of approval and commendation“he always appreciated praise for his work”

2

offering words of homage as an act of worship“they sang a hymn of praise to God”

verb

1

express approval of“The parents praised their children for their academic performance”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with praise?40

Show 40 near rhymes
theymakewaymaydaymadetakesaygreatsamestategameplaceawaynameplaycasetodaychangestatesbasedcamemakesfacegamespaywaitlatestayagegavemainplayedrespacedatebreaktakesbecameok

All 40 rhymes for praise, grouped by syllable

Praise in a sentence

  • We praise the good old times, but live today.Shoyren
  • People ask you for criticism, but they only want praise.CK
  • We accept all kinds of mail, whether it be criticism, praise, complaints or suggestions.DJ_Saidez
  • People ask you for criticism, but only expect praise.LimeGreenTeknii
  • Though many praise this dictionary, it contains a large number of errors and inconsistencies.sundown
  • He heaped strong praise on the horse, wanting to get it as a gift.Miktsoanit
  • When the king came in, the choir began intoning praises.marcelostockle
  • Although generally singing her praises, he could, at times, be quite critical.WarsawWill

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of praise

as a noun

plural
praises

as a verb

past tense
praised
present participle
praising
third-person singular
praises
past participle
praised