praise

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Our enemies observe that neither our censure nor our praise was always impartial Boileau_.--It might perhaps have been better if in some instances we had not praised or blamed so much.

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  1. noun Expression of approval, commendation, or admiration.
  2. noun The extolling or exaltation of a deity, ruler, or hero.
  3. noun Archaic A reason for praise; merit.
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  • Among very many other things said in his praise were these I was much impressed by Grant, noticing particularly his consideration of his subalterns. —  Autobiography of Col. Richard Malcolm Johnston
  • The warmth in his voice and his praise were almost her undoing. —  Garwood, Julie - Ransom
  • Despite the criticism, Berlusconi has generally won praise from the Italian media for his performance.
  • Obama's move won quick praise from the National Jewish Democratic Council. —  South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com - South Florida Recipes
  • Despite the criticism, Berlusconi has won praise from the Italian media for his tireless visits to the region. —  Top Stories - Google News
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admiration ·  joy ·  applause ·  honour ·  appreciation ·  glory ·  compliment ·  fame ·  love ·  attention ·  prayer ·  reward

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praise:   praised ·  praising ·  praises
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  1. Middle English preise, from preisen, to praise, from Old French preisier, from Late Latin pretiāre, to prize, from Latin pretium, price; see per-5 in Indo-European roots.

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  1. from Middle English praisen, praysen, preisen, preysen, from Old French praisier, proisier, prisier, French priser = Portuguese prezar = Italian pregiare, prezzare, value, prize, from Late Latin pretiare, value, prize: see prize, of which praise is a doublet.
  2. from Middle English prayse, preis, preys, praise; from the verb.
 

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