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Synonyms & Similar Words
acclaim
adoration
admiration
appreciation
applause
approval
commendation
compliment
tribute
extolment
glorification
laudation
eulogy
homage
honor
recognition
respect
veneration
worship
estimation
regard
acclamation
blessing
tribute
panegyric
encomium
plaudit
kudos
accolade
praise
exaltation
magnification
adulation
Meaning of praise
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, praise refers to the expression of admiration or approval for something or someone.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines praise as an expression of approval or admiration, or the act of giving praise.
Example Uses
- The crowd erupted in praise as the concert ended with a spectacular finale.
- She received widespread praise for her outstanding performance in the play.
- The company's innovative approach to sustainability has earned them praise from environmental groups.
- The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work and dedication.
- The book has received high praise from critics and readers alike for its thought-provoking themes.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
criticism
disapproval
disdain
dispraise
blame
censure
condemnation
denunciation
disparagement
mockery
scorn
contempt
derision
ridicule
sneer
rebuke
reproof
reproach
objection
objectionability
disfavor
dislike
distaste
hatred
abhorrence
detestation