praise
praise Lexical Profile
praise Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The expression of warm approval, commendation, or admiration for a person, achievement, or quality.
"The director received high praise from critics for her innovative approach to the classic play."
The offering of gratitude, homage, and devotion to a deity, especially through song or prayer.
"The congregation gathered in the cathedral to offer hymns of praise and thanksgiving."
• verb
To express warm approval, commendation, or admiration of someone or something.
"The committee praised the research team for their thorough analysis and dedication."
To glorify, honor, or express reverence and gratitude toward a deity.
"Many ancient psalms were composed specifically to praise the creator for the harvest."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in Middle English from Old French 'preisier' (to value, prize, or commend), which derives from Late Latin 'pretiare', from Latin 'pretium' (price, value, or reward), making it a doublet of 'prize' and 'appraise'.