praise

[preɪz]

Definition:
1. An expression of approval and commendation.
2. Offering words of homage as an act of worship.
3. Express approval of.

Use 'praise' in a sentence:

• 1. There followed an assortment of praise for the coffee along the lines of "Hey, this coffee is fantastic!"
• 2. Is there such a thing as too much praise?
• 3. The team also won praise for sportsmanship and fair play.
• 4. He didn't want to go on the record as either praising or criticizing the proposal.
• 5. The mediator offers praise for solving the problem.
• 6. He praised his team for their performance.
• 7. He was praised for his fairness and high integrity.
• 8. Other leaders drew more praise.
• 9. Murmurs of 'Praise God' went around the circle.
• 10. She praised his cooking.
• 11. He was lavish in his praise for her paintings.
• 12. He deserves the highest praise for his bravery.
• 13. He was effusive in his praise.
• 14. The New York critics had praised her performance.
• 15. They deserve our praise and thanks.
• 16. She is not overgenerous with praise.
• 17. Does a goalkeeper get enough praise?
• 18. He praised the economic reforms set in train by the government.
• 19. It's a book in praise of country life.
• 20. Many others praised Sanford for taking a strong stand.
• 21. Person praise is simply saying how great someone is.
• 22. Phillip says it's important to distinguish between "person praise" and "process praise".
• 23. The judge was praised for his courage and humanity.
• 24. I have nothing but praise for the police.
• 25. They always sing his praises.
• 26. They were unstinting in their praise.
• 27. He praised the excellent work of the UN weapons inspectors.
• 28. He preened himself on the praise he had received.
• 29. It's only natural to give praise where praise is due, right?
• 30. The minister was praised for his acute political antennae.
• 31. Yet, as often as not, they find themselves the target of persecution rather than praise.
• 32. All the writers on the panel agreed that Quinn's book should be singled out for special praise.
• 33. We have nothing but praise for the way they handled the investigation.
• 34. Praise the Lord.
• 35. He was effusive in his praise for the general.
• 36. Praise is a great confidence booster.
• 37. He heaped his team with praise.
• 38. He heaped praise on his team.
• 39. Allah be praised.
• 40. Previous students have had nothing but praise for the course content and staff.
• 41. He was always sparing with his praise.
• 42. All the ladies are full of praise for the staff and service they received.
• 43. She left with their praises ringing in her ears.
• 44. He was magnanimous in defeat and praised his opponent's skill.
• 45. Praise them when necessary, but don't lay it on too thick.
• 46. His latest movie has won high praise from the critics.
• 47. She wrote poems in praise of freedom.
• 48. He was fulsome in his praise of the Prime Minister.
• 49. The team coach singled out two players for special praise.
• 50. Even his praise is double-edged.
• 51. They have been listening to people's moans and praise.