Etymology : Middle English, from Old French preisier to prize, praise, from Late Latin pretiare to prize, from Latin pretium price; more at PRICE
Pronunciation : 'prAz
Function : verb
Date : 13th century
1. commendation, glorification, laudation; compliments, expressions of admiration, accolades. express admiration, commend, extol, compliment, laud. praiseyou can click anywhere, but just don't click here.praise \praise\, n. [oe. preis, of. preis price, worth, value, estimation. see:
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2. commendation for worth; approval expressed; honor rendered because of excellence or worth; laudation; approbation. there are men who always confound the praise of goodness with the practice. --rambler.note: praise may be expressed by an individual, and thus differs from fame, renown, and celebrity, which are always the expression of the approbation of numbers, or public commendation.
3. especially, the joyful tribute of gratitude or homage rendered to the divine being; the act of glorifying or extolling the creator; worship, particularly worship by song, distinction from prayer and other acts of worship; as, a service of praise.
4. the object, ground, or reason of praise. he is thy praise, and he is thy god. x. .
5. To commend; to applaud; to express approbation of; to laud; applied to a person or his acts.
6. To extol in words or song; to magnify; to glorify on account of perfections or excellent works; to do honor to; to display the excellence of; applied especially to the Divine Being.
7. To value; to appraise.
8. Commendation for worth; approval expressed; honor rendered because of excellence or worth; laudation; approbation.
9. Especially, the joyful tribute of gratitude or homage rendered to the Divine Being; the act of glorifying or extolling the Creator; worship, particularly worship by song, distinction from prayer and other acts of worship; as, a service of praise.
10. The object, ground, or reason of praise. an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work" offering words of homage as an act of worship; "they sang a hymn of praise to God" express approval of; "The parents praised their children for their academic performance".
11. 1. If you praise someone or something, you express approval for their achievements or qualities. The American president praised Turkey for its courage He praised the excellent work of the UN weapons inspectors.
12. Praise is what you say or write about someone when you are praising them. All the ladies are full of praise for the staff and service they received That is high praise indeed. = commendation.
13. If you praise God, you express your respect, honour, and thanks to God. She asked the church to praise God.
14. Praise is the expression of respect, honour, and thanks to God. Hindus were singing hymns in praise of the god Rama.