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

  • (..) you better watch your tone " " You're grounded for a week with no telephone " " Don't let me hear you cry, don't let me hear you moan " " You gotta praise the Lord when you're in my home " " Dio, can you hear me? I am lost and so alone " " I'm asking for your guidance " " Won't you come down (..)
    2006 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny