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PRAISE Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word praise. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word praise. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PRAISE

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acclaim
verb, nounv, n
noun

• enthusiastic approval

verb

• praise vociferously

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

admire
verbv
verb

• feel admiration for

• look at with admiration

applaud
verbv
verb

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• express that something is worthy of praise

celebrate
verbv
verb

• behave as expected during of holidays or rites

• have a celebration

• assign great social importance to

cheer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cry or shout of approval

• the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

verb

• give encouragement to

• show approval or good wishes by shouting

• cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful

• become cheerful

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

commend
verbv
verb

• express approbation of

• present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence

• give to in charge

• express a good opinion of

• mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship

compliment
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

verb

• say something to someone that expresses praise

• express respect or esteem for

eulogize
verbv
verb

• praise formally and eloquently

extol
verbv
verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

glorify
verbv
verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

• bestow glory upon

• elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration

• cause to seem more splendid

hail
verb, nounv, n
noun

• precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents

• many objects thrown forcefully through the air

• enthusiastic greeting

verb

• praise vociferously

• be a native of

• call for

• greet enthusiastically or joyfully

• precipitate as small ice particles

honor
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

laud
verbv
verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

salute
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act of honor or courteous recognition

• a formal military gesture of respect

• an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

verb

• propose a toast to

• greet in a friendly way

• express commendation of

• become noticeable

• honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers

• recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

venerate
verbv
verb

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

worship
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of worshipping

• a feeling of profound love and admiration

verb

• love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

• show devotion to (a deity)

• attend religious services

congratulations
nounn
noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

extolment
nounn
noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

kudos
nounn
noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

Best Hypernyms For PRAISE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for praise, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
approval commendation acclaim accolade admiration applause appraise assess citation endorsement evaluate measure tribute valuate value worship laudation

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