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Praised: meaning, definitions and examples

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praised

 

[ preɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a positive way

To express warm approval or admiration of. To commend, extol, or laud. To glorify, worship, or honor.

Synonyms

commend, extol, glorify, honor, laud, worship

Examples of usage

  • She praised her daughter for her hard work.
  • The teacher praised the students for their excellent performance in the exam.
  • The crowd praised the singer for his outstanding performance on stage.
Context #2 | Verb

in a religious context

To express adoration or homage to (God or a deity). To offer prayers of gratitude or worship.

Synonyms

adore, exalt, honor, worship

Examples of usage

  • They praised God for the bountiful harvest.
  • The monks praised the deity during the ceremony.

Translations

Translations of the word "praised" in other languages:

🇵🇹 elogiado

🇮🇳 प्रशंसा की

🇩🇪 gelobt

🇮🇩 dipuji

🇺🇦 похвалений

🇵🇱 pochwalony

🇯🇵 賞賛された (shōsan sa reta)

🇫🇷 loué

🇪🇸 elogiado

🇹🇷 övgü alan

🇰🇷 칭찬받은 (chingchan bad-eun)

🇸🇦 ممدوح (mamduh)

🇨🇿 chválený

🇸🇰 chválený

🇨🇳 被赞美的 (bèi zànměi de)

🇸🇮 hvaljen

🇮🇸 lof

🇰🇿 мадақталған

🇬🇪 ქებული (qebuli)

🇦🇿 təriflənmiş

🇲🇽 elogiado

Word origin

The word 'praised' originated from the Middle English word 'preisen', which came from the Old French word 'preisier', meaning 'to praise, value, or appraise'. The concept of praising has been an integral part of human culture throughout history, with various religious and cultural traditions emphasizing the importance of expressing admiration and approval.

See also: appraise, overpraised, praise, praiseworthy, praising.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,727 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.