praise — to express warm approval or admiration of someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to express warm approval or admiration of someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /preɪz/
Korean meaning: 칭찬하다, 찬양하다
Korean pronunciation: **프레**이즈
Example Sentences
- My mom praised my cooking, but she was probably just being nice since I burned the rice.
- The boss praised everyone except me - I guess arriving 30 minutes late doesn't count as 'dedication'.
- Critics praised the movie for its innovative storyline and outstanding performances.
praise
VERB//preɪz//
to express warm approval or admiration of someone or something
A teacher praises a student for doing well.
Praise the effort, let it raise — motivation grows through words of praise.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'preiser' meaning to price or value, derived from Latin 'pretium' meaning price or worth. The sense shifted from valuing something materially to valuing it verbally through expression of approval.
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📝Examples
“My mom praised my cooking, but she was probably just being nice since I burned the rice.”
“The boss praised everyone except me - I guess arriving 30 minutes late doesn't count as 'dedication'.”
“Critics praised the movie for its innovative storyline and outstanding performances.”
“She deserves praise for working so hard on this project.”
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