noun
- An expression of approval and commendation.
- usage: "he always appreciated praise for his work"
- synonyms: congratulations, kudos, extolment
- Offering words of homage as an act of worship.
- usage: "they sang a hymn of praise to God"
verb
- Express approval of.
- usage: "The parents praised their children for their academic performance"
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