praise
to admire / to worship / approval
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pl: praisespast: praisedpp: praiseding: praising
Praise carries a strong positive charge, often implying a hierarchy where the person giving the praise holds a position of authority or judgment, such as a teacher to a student or a critic to an artist. It focuses on the external validation of a specific achievement or quality.
Countable when referring to a specific instance of commendation ('He received several praises'). Uncountable when referring to the general concept of approval ('The work deserves praise').
Meanings
Examples
The teacher praised the student for her hard work.
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The choir gathered to praise the Almighty.
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The athlete earned high praise from the commentators.
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