English dictionary

praise

/pr/eI/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an expression of approval and commendation

noun.communication

Examples
He always appreciated praise for his work.

Synonyms congratulations extolment kudos

Source: WordNet 3.0
offering words of homage as an act of worship

noun.communication

Examples
They sang a hymn of praise to God.

Source: WordNet 3.0
Commendation for worth; approval expressed; honor rendered because of excellence or worth; laudation; approbation.

noun

Source: webster1913

express approval of

verb.communication

Examples
The parents praised their children for their academic performance.

Synonyms applaud commend

Antonyms criticise criticize knock pick apart

Source: WordNet 3.0
To commend; to applaud; to express approbation of; to laud; -- applied to a person or his acts.

verb

Source: webster1913