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praise
noun
verb
an expression of approval and commendation
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- RAIS
- Scrabble score
- 8
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
pɹeɪz
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Meaning
Definitions
noun
an expression of approval and commendation
“he always appreciated praise for his work”
noun
offering words of homage as an act of worship
“they sang a hymn of praise to God”
verb
express approval of
“The parents praised their children for their academic performance”
In context
Example Sentences
he always appreciated praise for his work
they sang a hymn of praise to God
The parents praised their children for their academic performance
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