praising

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of expressing approval, admiration, or commendation for someone or something.

  - "She was praising her friend's new painting."
  - "The teacher praised the students for their hard work."

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Antonyms

blame

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with praising
applause , blaze , daze , haze , maze , praise , razed , staze

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Variants

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praise , praised , praiser , praisers , praises , praising

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Forms

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praises, praisingly, praised, praisesworthy

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Etymology

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From Old French 'praisier' meaning 'to extol, commend, or glorify'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'praise' comes from the Old French word 'praisier', which means 'to extol, commend, or glorify'.

2. In ancient Greece, poets were often praised for their ability to create beautiful works of art.

3. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to praise oneself, and doing so may be seen as boastful or arrogant.

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Related Concepts

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

2. Flattery: Excessive or insincere praise intended to gain favor or admiration.

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Culture

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In various cultures, praising is considered an important aspect of building relationships and expressing respect. In literature, praising is often used to describe the narrator's or characters' admiration for other characters or for various aspects of life.

How to Memorize "praising"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of expressing praise and approval, such as giving someone a compliment or expressing admiration for a beautiful sunset.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'praising' with positive emotions, such as happiness, admiration, and respect.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Prefer Appreciation' to remember the meaning of 'praising'.

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