laud
Heap with accolades
Laud means to praise highly or glorify, typically in a formal or public context: The critics lauded her performance.
The word carries a ceremonial tone—you laud achievements, heroes, or virtues rather than everyday competence.
As a noun, laud is praise itself, though this use is rare outside religious contexts where lauds refers to early morning prayers.
Praise with enthusiasm
- commendExpress approval of
- eulogizePraise someone formally, often deceased
- glorifyPraise to excess
- hailIcy precipitation pellets
exalt · venerate · acclaim · compliment · congratulate · salute · honor · tribute
Extended audience applause
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- bravoAcclaim for performers
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- standing ovationApplause while risen
fanfare · hurrah · recognition · celebration · triumph · laurels · garland · crown
Deeply respect and admire
- adoreLove intensely
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- respectRegard with honor
- admireRegard with approval
cherish · appreciate · regard · reverence · adoration · veneration · awe · homage
Formal expression of support
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
support · backing · favor · nod · commendation · recommendation · ratification · thumbs-up
Reputation commanding admiration
- eminenceElevated rank or renown
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
stature · standing · glory · illustriousness · celebrity · prominence · nobility · greatness
extol
Praise with enthusiasm
hail · exalt · venerate · acclaim · compliment · congratulate · salute · honor · tribute · panegyric
ovation
Extended audience applause
standing ovation · fanfare · hurrah · recognition · celebration · triumph · laurels · garland · crown · prize
revere
Deeply respect and admire
admire · cherish · appreciate · regard · reverence · adoration · veneration · awe · homage · idolize
endorsement
Formal expression of support
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
validation · support · backing · favor · nod · commendation · recommendation · ratification · thumbs-up · seal of approval
prestige
Reputation commanding admiration
- eminenceElevated rank or renown
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
- famePublic recognition, widespread
distinction · stature · standing · glory · illustriousness · celebrity · prominence · nobility · greatness · honor
- instrumentosviolin, piano, flauta, cello, viola
- praisecompliments, accolades, great job, praises, kudos
- stringed instrumentsguitar, lyre, lute, mandolin, harp
- worshippraying, congregational prayer, adoration, praise God, evening prayer
- approvalapprove, approval rating, agree, accept, thumbs-up
- Sacred Praisehallelujah, alleluia, hosanna, psalm, hymnal