Japanese

える

たたえる
Meaning: to praise; to admire; to commend
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 称える 称えない
Polite 称えます 称えません
Past 称えた 称えなかった
Polite + Past 称えました 称えませんでした
Te-form 称えて 称えなくて
Potential 称えられる 称えられない
Passive 称えられる 称えられない
Causative 称えさせる 称えさせない
Imperative 称えろ 称えるな

Example sentences

観客は、見事な演奏を披露したピアニストの栄誉を称えた。
The audience praised the honor of the pianist who gave a wonderful performance.
彼は国を救った英雄として称えられている。
He is praised as a hero who saved the country.
彼は長年の功績を称えられ、最高の栄誉を授かった。
He was honored for his many years of achievements and received the highest honor.
彼は長年の勤労を称えられ、会社から特別賞を授与された。
He was praised for his many years of hard work and was given a special award by the company.
この徽章は、特別な功績を称える物です。
This emblem honors special achievements.

Usage Notes

Used when expressing high admiration for someone's achievements or qualities. Can also mean 'to call by name' in formal/literary contexts.

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