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.