praise

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  An expression of approval or admiration for someone or something.

  - "The audience gave a standing praise for the actor's performance."
  - "He praised his friend's honesty."
  - "The teacher praised the students for their hard work."

• Noun

  A formal expression of approval or commendation.

  - "The company gave an annual praise to its employees."
  - "The board gave a praise to the new project proposal."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹeɪz/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

blame , criticize , blame

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with praise
razes , haze , maze , blaze

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Variants

List of all variants of praise that leads to same result
praise , praised , praiser , praisers , praises , praising , praise be , praise be to God , praise (someone or something) to the skies , praise someone to the skies , praise something to the skies , praise to the skies , self-praise , self-praises , damn with faint praise , in praise of

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Forms

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praises, praising, praised, praisesworthy

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'prasen', meaning 'to approve, commend'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'praise' is derived from the Old French word 'prasen', which means 'to approve, commend'.

2. The term 'encomium' is a formal expression of praise or commendation.

3. The word 'praise' is often used interchangeably with the word 'compliment'.

4. In the Bible, the term 'praise' is used to refer to worship and adoration of God.

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Related Concepts

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1. Compliment: A statement that expresses admiration or praise for someone or something.

2. Encomium: A formal expression of praise or commendation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'praise' is often used to express admiration for a character or an idea. In art, 'praise' can be depicted through various forms such as portraits or statues. In music, 'praise' can be expressed through hymns or songs.

How to Memorize "praise"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person giving a standing ovation to express praise.
   - Visualize a teacher giving a gold star to a student as a form of praise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'praise' with the feeling of admiration.
   - Associate the word 'praise' with a positive review or commendation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Admire Success' to remember the definition of 'praise'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Positive Reviews Are Important' to remember the definition of 'praise'.

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