praise

1. 1

   Commendation; favourable representation in words.countableuncountable

   • The writer's latest novel received great praise in the media.
   • You deserve praise for the hard work you've done recently.
2. 2

   Worship, glorification, adoration.countableuncountable

   • praise of God

syn. accolade · approbation · approval · attaboy · appreciation · compliment · commend · commendation · congratulation · douceur · encomium · encouragement

ant. blame · condemnation · criticism

1. 1

   To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.

   • Be sure to praise Bobby for his excellent work at school this week.
   • Some of the passengers were heard praising God as the stricken plane landed safely.