First Known Use: 13th century
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1praise
verb \ˈprāz\
: to say or write good things about (someone or something) : to express approval of (someone or something)
: to express thanks to or love and respect for (God)
praisedprais·ing
Full Definition of PRAISE
transitive verb
1
: to express a favorable judgment of : commend
2
: to glorify (a god or saint) especially by the attribution of perfections
intransitive verb
: to express praise
— prais·er noun
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Origin of PRAISE
Middle English preisen, from Anglo-French preiser, priser to appraise, esteem — more at prize
Related to PRAISE
2praise
noun
: spoken or written words about the good qualities of someone or something : an expression of approval for someone or something
: an expression of thanks to or love and respect for God
Full Definition of PRAISE
1
a : an expression of approval : commendation b : worship
See praise defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of PRAISE
14th century
PRAISE Defined for Kids
1praise
verb \ˈprāz\
praisedprais·ing
Definition of PRAISE for Kids
1
: to express approval of <Dad praised my good grades.>
2
: to glorify (God or a saint)
2praise
noun
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