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Words of praise from your favorite dance instructor feel like the best possible reward after your hours of practice. Praise means "admiration or approval", and when you're on the receiving end of it, you feel great.

Whether it's used as a verb or a noun, praise means "approval". If you enthusiastically praise your dog, he's likely to wag his tail and expect a treat. What you've given him (in addition to the treat) is praise, the noun. In a religious context, the word praise is interchangeable with worship, as when a minister says, "Praise God."

DEFINITIONS OF: praise

n an expression of approval and commendation

“he always appreciated praise for his work”

Synonyms:: congratulations, extolment, kudos

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an exaggerated expression (usually of praise); encomium, eulogy, paean, panegyric, pean
a formal expression of praise; eulogium, eulogy
a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently; good word, recommendation, testimonial
something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable; compliment
a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration; character, character reference, reference
a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability; puff
exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes); trade-last
a compliment that I heard about you that I offer to trade for a compliment you have heard about me; flattery
excessive or insincere praise; fulsomeness, smarm, unction
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

Type of:: approval, commendation
a message expressing a favorable opinion

n offering words of homage as an act of worship

“they sang a hymn of praise to God”

Types:: hallelujah
a shout or song of praise to God

Type of:: worship
the activity of worshipping

v express approval of

“The parents praised their children for their academic performance”

Antonyms:: criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

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praise or celebrate in song; salute
express commendation of; applaud
express approval of; exalt, extol, glorify, laud, proclaim
praise, glorify, or honor; blandish, flatter
praise somewhat dishonestly; eulogise, eulogize
praise formally and eloquently; compliment, congratulate
say something to someone that expresses praise; gush, rave
praise enthusiastically; commend
express approval of; commend, recommend
express a good opinion of; advertise, advertize, promote, push
make publicity for; try to sell (a product); puff, puff up
praise extravagantly; sonnet
praise in a sonnet; soft-soap
use flattering talk on somebody; cheer
show approval or good wishes by shouting; canonise, canonize
treat as a sacred person; ensky
exalt to the skies; lift to the skies or to heaven with praise; crack up
rhapsodize about; hymn
praise by singing a hymn; acclaim, hail, herald
praise vociferously; adulate
flatter in an obsequious manner; stroke
treat gingerly or carefully; bootlick, fawn, kotow, kowtow, suck up, toady, truckle
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; brown-nose, butter up
flatter with the intention of getting something; propagandise, propagandize
spread by propaganda; plug
make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote; bill
advertise especially by posters or placards; agitate, campaign, crusade, fight, press, push
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

Type of:: appraise, assess, evaluate, measure, valuate, value
evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

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