praise

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   an expression of approval and commendation

   We always appreciated praise for our work.

2. 2
   noun

   offering words of homage as an act of worship

   they sang a hymn of praise to God

3. 3
   verb

   express approval of

   The parents praised their children for their academic performance

4. 4
   noun

   Commendation; favourable representation in words.

   The writer's latest novel received great praise in the media.

5. 5
   noun

   Worship, glorification, adoration.

   praise of God

6. 6
   verb

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

   Be sure to praise Bobby for his excellent work at school this week.

Etymology

From Middle English praisen, preisen, from Old French proisier, preisier (“to value, prize”), from Late Latin pretiō (“to value, prize”) from pretium (“price, worth, reward”). Displaced native Middle English herien from Old English herian (“to praise”).