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   praise

   /preɪz/

   verb

   • 1. express warm approval or admiration of: "we can't praise Chris enough—he did a brilliant job" Similar commendexpress approval ofexpress admiration forapplaudpay tribute tospeak highly ofeulogizecomplimentcongratulatecelebratesing the praises ofpraise to the skiesrave aboutgo into raptures aboutheap praise onwax lyrical aboutsay nice things aboutmake much ofpat on the backtake one's hat off tothrow bouquets atlionizeadmirehailcheerflatterinformal:big someone/something upballyhoodated:cry someone/something uprare:laudpanegyrizeOpposite criticizecondemn
   • 2. express one's respect and gratitude towards (a deity), especially in song: "we praise God for past blessings" Similar worshipglorifyhonourexaltadorepay tribute topay homage togive thanks toveneratereverencehallowblessarchaic:magnifyrare:laud

   noun

   • 1. the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something: "the audience was full of praise for the whole production" Similar approvalacclaimadmirationapprobationacclamationplauditscongratulationscommendationapplauseflatteryadulationtributeaccoladecheercomplimenta pat on the backeulogyencomiumpanegyricovationbouquetlaurelspufferyinformal:kudosrare:laudationeulogium
   • 2. the expression of respect and gratitude as an act of worship: "give praise to God" Similar honourthanksgloryglorificationworshipdevotionexaltationadorationvenerationreverencetribute

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘set a price on, attach value to’): from Old French preisier ‘to prize, praise’, from late Latin pretiare, from Latin pretium ‘price’. Compare with prize1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. praiseful adjective
   • 2. praiser noun

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   What does praise mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! PRAISE definition: 1. to express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing…. Learn more.

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   • Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Acronyms, Idioms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. glorify, exalt; acclamation, approbation, compliment; laud: Her performance received praise from all the critics. n. 1. Expression of approval, commendation, or admiration. 2. The extolling or exaltation of a deity, ruler, or hero. 3. Archaic A reason for praise; merit.

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   What is the purpose of praise?

   • The purpose of praise is to bring God into your environment. The power of praise is the presence of God at work in your life. When we praise, God comes into our presence. This is not to say that God changes, for He was God long before we were born, and He’ll be God long after we die.

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   What is true praise?

   • According to Isaiah 66:2b, true praise requires a humble and contrite heart and spirit that trembles at God's word. Those who persevere in attaining this state receive God's favor and presence.

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   What is the power of praise?

   • The power of praise lies in the presence of God at work in your life. When God comes, things change. God is the one who holds the power, even without our presence. He was God before anything was created, and He will be God after everything has passed away.

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   What does praise from Adrian mean?

   • They deserve praise for all their hard work. His economic policies have won widespread praise for reducing government debt. Praise from Adrian is (high) praise indeed. (= praise from him is particularly special because he rarely praises anyone.) As we give praise to God, let us remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves.

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   praise. (preɪz) n., v. praised, prais•ing. n. 1. the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation. 2. the offering of grateful homage in words or song as an act of worship. 3. the state of being approved or admired. 4. Archaic. a ground for praise; merit. v.t.

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   Praise means "admiration or approval," and when you're on the receiving end of it, you feel great.

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