praise

n

1. extolment, laudation, acclaim, acclamation, kudos, Archaic. magnification; approval, approbation, endorsement, reference, sanction, commendation; tribute, testimonial, credit, recognition, citation; eulogy, eulogium, eulogization, encomium, panegyric; congratulation, Archaic. gratulation, compliment, flattery, puffery, bouquet; recommendation, good word, glowing terms, honeyed words; applause, cheering, clapping, plaudits, salvo, accolade.

2. exaltation, glorification, honor, crown; homage, devotion, worship, reverence, veneration, adulation; thanksgiving, gratitude; blessing, Eccles. benediction, Archaic. benison; esteem, admiration, appreciation, respect; hosanna, huzzah, hurrah; Te Deum, Gloria in Excelsis Deo, Gloria, Latin. laus Deo, alleluia; celebration, doxology, paean, hymn, song of praise, canticle, psalm, chant, plainsong.

3. glory, honor, dignity; fame, renown, distinction, popularity, popular favor, vogue; celebrity, eminence, prestige, notability.

v

4. laud, extol, cry up, Inf. crack up, boost, Archaic. magnify, emblazon; encore, root for; approve enthusiastically, hail, commend, endorse, back, sanction; approbate, preconize; recommend, promote, say a good word for, put in a good word for, stand up for, Inf. stick up for, uphold; acclaim, cheer, celebrate, congratulate, Archaic. gratulate; applaud, clap; compliment, flatter, Inf. pat on the back, hand it to [s.o.] give [s.o.] credit; puff, swell, lionize, belaud, make much of.

5. glorify, give glory to, dignify, ennoble, enthrone, canonize; eulogize, panegyrize; honor, adore, worship, crown, bless; pay tribute to, pay homage to; reverence, venerate, revere, consecrate, sanctify, hallow; deify, apotheosize, idolize, idolatrize; give thanks, say grace; appreciate, value, esteem, respect, admire, look up to, think highly of, set or lay store by; bow down before, salaam; hymn, chant, celebrate in song.