praise
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3.9
- noun
- /preɪz/
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- Praise be to our leader and the Party workers!
- praise of God
- praise songs
- a hymn of praise
So when that's high, generally it's the praise of royalty, gods and royalty.
- So when that's high, generally it's the praise of royalty, gods and royalty.
- But I think first of all, all praise to the Lord.
- All of these are instigated by either governments and in the case of the cathedrals, praise of deity.
- My my brainstorming sessions, my, my praise with God.
- These words, praise be, they can for now be said.
Examples
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To hear the trees praise is to be invited to join in that creational liturgy.
Academic text (1994) -
The congregation raised their voices in praise during the worship service.
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Praise to the Lord Jesus Christ.
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His last words were all praise be to Allah in every situation.
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So I have nothing but praise for much of the work that NIH does.
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"Praise Him above, you heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost."
Fiction book (1996) -
Thus we would have a meditation on a hymn in praise to Apollo.
Fiction book (1996) -
Praise be to God!
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Praise be the Lord.
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There was singing again, softer now, songs of praise and thanksgiving for the girl, lyrical and sweet.
Fiction book (1991)
Synonyms
61
6.8
Public respect shown to someone or something in a formal ceremony
7
6.4
Deep love and worship given to God in a religion
4
7.8
Strong respect for someone or something, often shown in a religious way
3
6.5
Giving great praise and honor to a person or thing
1
9.1
To praise someone or something and make people see them as more important
Praise and honor given to God in worship
A lot of praise for someone or something
Antonyms
Idioms
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9.4
Give a weak compliment that sounds positive but actually criticizes someone
- Informal
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5.8
Say very good things about someone or something with strong feeling
Compounds
How Reverent
Surface Forms
Etymology
Praise comes from an old word meaning 'price' or 'value', the same idea behind the word prize. So when people offer praise in a temple or church, they are showing how much they value and honour the divine.