Praise meaning
To express a feeling of veneration or gratitude to (a deity); worship or glorify.
verb
Praise is defined as to give someone approval, or to thank God.
To give a very good job performance review is an example of praise.
To sing a lively hymn is an example of praise.
verb
To commend the worth of; express approval or admiration of.
verb
To express warm approval of, commendation for, or admiration for.
verb
To set a price on; appraise.
verb
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To laud the glory of (God, etc.), as in song; glorify; extol.
verb
The definition of praise is communication about someone's good work or qualities.
An example of praise is a letter of commendation for public service.
noun
The extolling or exaltation of a deity, ruler, or hero.
noun
Expression of approval, commendation, or admiration.
noun
A praising or being praised; commendation or glorification.
noun
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A reason or basis for praise.
noun
To give praise to.
verb
A reason for praise; merit.
noun
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praise be!
- An exclamation of surprise, joy, etc.
idiom
sing someone's praises
- To praise someone highly.
idiom
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
sing someone's praises
Origin of praise
- Middle English preise from preisen to praise from Old French preisier from Late Latin pretiāre to prize from Latin pretium price per-5 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Middle English praisen, preisen, from Old French praisier, preisier (“to value, prize"), from Late Latin pretiare (“to value, prize") from price, worth, reward. See prize. Replaced native Middle English lofen, loven (“to praise") (from Old English lofian, compare Old English and Middle English lof (“praise")), Middle English herien (“to praise, glorify, celebrate") (from Old English herian), Middle English rosen (“to praise, glorify") (from Old Norse hrósa).
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