praise

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an expression of approval and commendation
  2. noun offering words of homage as an act of worship
  3. verb express approval of

Etymology

From Middle English praise, preyse, from the verb (see below). Doublet of prize. Displaced native Middle English lof from Old English lof (“praise”) and Middle English loenge, loange from Old French löenge, löange (“praise”).

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Synonyms

congratulations, kudos, extolment

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