English

praise

preɪz, pɹeɪz
Meaning: to express admiration or approval for achievements
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: pɹeɪz

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base praise
3rd person singular present praises
Present participle praising
Past praised
Will future will praise
Going-to future going to praise
Imperative negative don't praise / do not praise

Example sentences

The teacher praised the student for the hard work.
The teacher praised the student for the hard work.
The company was praised for its skillful handling of the crisis.
The company was praised for its skillful handling of the crisis.
The firefighters were praised for their heroic rescue.
The firefighters were praised for their heroic rescue.
The old essay praised free intercourse between nations.
The old essay praised free interaction between nations.
He was magnanimous in victory, praising his opponent.
He was magnanimous in victory, praising his opponent.

Usage Notes

Often used for expressing approval of achievements or good qualities.

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