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laudto 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

laud concept
💡 Concept

A large crowd gathers to laud a brave hero for their courageous deeds.

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laud rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The people laud the lord who caught the fraud!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/lɔːd/
🇬🇧 UK/lɔːd/

🌳Etymology

Rootlaud

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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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The food critic lauded the restaurant's kimchi pizza as 'a beautiful fusion disaster.'

😄 Fun example

Teachers laud students who actually turn in homework on time.

The Nobel Committee lauded her contributions to environmental science.

😄 Fun example

Critics lauded the actor's ability to cry on command during interviews.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

praiseacclaimcommendextolapplaud

Antonyms

criticizecondemncensure

Related

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