praise
Words of admiration
Praise is expressing approval, admiration, or gratitude—usually toward a person for their actions or qualities.
You praise a child for good behavior, an employee for excellent work.
Religious praise is directed at God or the divine: hymns of praise, Praise the Lord.
As a noun, praise is what you receive when someone commends you: The book received widespread praise from critics.
To damn with faint praise is to offer such weak approval that it functions as criticism.
Words expressing approval
- flatteryExcessive insincere praise
- good wordFavorable mention or endorsement
- tributeOffering of respect
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
kind words · testimonial · eulogy · panegyric · encomium · paean · glowing review · rave review
Extended audience applause
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- kudosPraise and honor
- plauditsEnthusiastic public approval
- laurelsWreaths symbolizing triumph
tribute · homage · recognition · commendation · adulation · applause · standing ovation · rave
To voice high esteem
- extolPraise with enthusiasm
- commendExpress approval of
- applaudClap to show praise
- celebrateHonor through festivity
salute · congratulate · honor · glorify · exalt · hail · cheer · toast
Elevating praise or worship
- exaltationIntense joyful elevation
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- adorationProfound loving regard
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
veneration · hymn · psalm · doxology · hosanna · hallelujah · prayer · thanksgiving
Favorable opinion of worth
- respectRegard with honor
- admirationDeep respect felt
- regardAttentive consideration given
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
deference · veneration · awe · adoration · fondness · high regard · looking up to
Recognition of worth
- thankfulnessAppreciative state of mind
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- thanksExpression of appreciation
gratitude · credit · shout-out · mention · appreciativeness · valuing · cherishing
Formal expression of support
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- backingAid or sponsorship
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
affirmation · thumbs up · nod · sanction · favor · recommendation · stamp of approval · encouragement
compliment
Words expressing approval
- flatteryExcessive insincere praise
- good wordFavorable mention or endorsement
- tributeOffering of respect
kind words · toast · testimonial · eulogy · panegyric · encomium · paean · glowing review · rave review · acclamation
ovation
Extended audience applause
laurels · tribute · homage · recognition · commendation · adulation · applause · standing ovation · rave · fanfare
laud
To voice high esteem
celebrate · salute · congratulate · honor · glorify · exalt · hail · cheer · toast · eulogize
glorification
Elevating praise or worship
- exaltationIntense joyful elevation
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- adorationProfound loving regard
reverence · veneration · hymn · psalm · doxology · hosanna · hallelujah · prayer · thanksgiving · liturgy
esteem
Favorable opinion of worth
- respectRegard with honor
- admirationDeep respect felt
- regardAttentive consideration given
reverence · deference · veneration · awe · adoration · fondness · high regard · looking up to
appreciation
Recognition of worth
- thankfulnessAppreciative state of mind
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
thanks · gratitude · credit · shout-out · mention · appreciativeness · valuing · cherishing
endorsement
Formal expression of support
validation · affirmation · thumbs up · nod · sanction · favor · recommendation · stamp of approval · encouragement · positive feedback
- admirerespect, esteem, honor, revere, adore
- classroom communicationteaching, lectures, feedback, grading, discussion
- classroom speakinglesson, lecture, explanation, instruction, feedback
- Critics & Reviewsreview, opinion, rating, critique, commentary
- Customer Reactionssatisfaction, disappointment, complaint, loyalty, delight
- dog trainingdown, come, wait, treats, quiet
- praise the LordReligious exclamation of worship
- high praiseEnthusiastic verbal approval
- praise GodExclamation of worship
- sing the praises ofEnthusiastically commend or laud
- damn with faint praiseUndercut through tepid approval
- praise beExclamation of devout gratitude
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