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Praise is defined as to give someone approval, or to thank God.

(verb)

To give a very good job performance review is an example of praise.
To sing a lively hymn is an example of praise.

The definition of praise is communication about someone's good work or qualities.

(noun)

An example of praise is a letter of commendation for public service.

See praise in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb praised, praising

Obsolete to set a price on; appraise
to commend the worth of; express approval or admiration of
to laud the glory of (God, etc.), as in song; glorify; extol

Origin: ME praisen < OFr preisier < LL pretiare < L pretium, worth, price

noun

a praising or being praised; commendation or glorification
Archaic a reason or basis for praise

Related Forms:

praiser noun

See praise in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Expression of approval, commendation, or admiration.
The extolling or exaltation of a deity, ruler, or hero.
Archaic A reason for praise; merit.

transitive verb praised praised, prais·ing, prais·es

To express warm approbation of, commendation for, or admiration for.
To extol or exalt; worship.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English preise

Origin: , from preisen, to praise

Origin: , from Old French preisier

Origin: , from Late Latin pretiāre, to prize

Origin: , from Latin pretium, price; see per-⁵ in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

praisˈer noun

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