praise
English Thesaurus
1. an expression of approval and commendation (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | approval, commendation, |
| definition | : | a message expressing a favorable opinion (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | superlative, |
| definition | : | an exaggerated expression (usually of praise) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | eulogium, eulogy, |
| definition | : | a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | good word, recommendation, testimonial, |
| definition | : | something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | compliment, |
| definition | : | a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration (noun.communication) |
2. offering words of homage as an act of worship (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | worship, |
| definition | : | the activity of worshipping (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | hallelujah, |
| definition | : | a shout or song of praise to God (noun.communication) |
3. express approval of (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | appraise, assess, evaluate, measure, valuate, value, |
| definition | : | evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | troll, |
| definition | : | praise or celebrate in song (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | salute, |
| definition | : | express commendation of (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | applaud, |
| definition | : | express approval of (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | blandish, flatter, |
| definition | : | praise somewhat dishonestly (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | eulogise, eulogize, |
| definition | : | praise formally and eloquently (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | compliment, congratulate, |
| definition | : | say something to someone that expresses praise (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | gush, rave, |
| definition | : | praise enthusiastically (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | commend, |
| definition | : | express approval of (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | commend, recommend, |
| definition | : | express a good opinion of (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | puff, puff up, |
| definition | : | praise extravagantly (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | sonnet, |
| definition | : | praise in a sonnet (verb.creation) |
4. an expression of approval and commendation (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | praise, |
| definition | : | express approval of (verb.communication) |
5. express approval of (verb.communication)
6. an expression of approval and commendation (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | praise, |
| definition | : | express approval of (verb.communication) |
7. express approval of (verb.communication)
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