praise

Definition

  • verb: to say or write good things about (someone or something)
  • verb: to express a favorable judgment of
  • synonyms: commend, laud, magnify

Examples

  • The critics 'heaped praises on' her performance. = The critics 'sang the praises of' her performance. = The critics 'sang her praises'. [=the critics praised her performance in a very enthusiastic way]

  • “Good job” is 'high praise' coming from her. She rarely compliments anyone's work.

  • We were not, 'praise be' [='thankfully'], required to join hands and sing songs.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's a goal. Hey, wasn't that terrific? I named it Mr. Bicycle-kick. Coach Osim. Choose me for the national team. No need for praise. Come see another one. Shall we go? Huh? Hey, Mrs. Koenji. We know you're inside. (..)
    2007 Kantoku · Banzai!