laud (**로**드) — to praise or acclaim enthusiastically
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to praise or acclaim enthusiastically
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɔːd/
Korean meaning: 열렬히 칭찬하다, 찬양하다
Korean pronunciation: **로**드
Example Sentences
- The food critic lauded the restaurant's kimchi pizza as 'a beautiful fusion disaster.'
- Teachers laud students who actually turn in homework on time.
- The Nobel Committee lauded her contributions to environmental science.
laud
VERB//lɔːd//
to praise or acclaim enthusiastically
A large crowd gathers to laud a brave hero for their courageous deeds.
Cheerleader gives LOUD praise - that's how you laud!
The people laud the lord who caught the fraud!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'laudare' meaning 'to praise or extol.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since medieval times to express enthusiastic approval or acclaim.
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📝Examples
“The food critic lauded the restaurant's kimchi pizza as 'a beautiful fusion disaster.'”
“Teachers laud students who actually turn in homework on time.”
“The Nobel Committee lauded her contributions to environmental science.”
“Critics lauded the actor's ability to cry on command during interviews.”
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