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praise

(pr/eI/z )

an expression of approval and commendation(noun.communication)

Example:
He always appreciated praise for his work.

Synonym:
congratulations, extolment, kudos

source: wordnet30
offering words of homage as an act of worship(noun.communication)

Example:
They sang a hymn of praise to God.

source: wordnet30
Commendation for worth; approval expressed; honor rendered because of excellence or worth; laudation; approbation.(noun)

source: webster1913

express approval of(verb.communication)

Example:
The parents praised their children for their academic performance.

Synonym:
applaud, commend
Antonym:
criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart

source: wordnet30
To commend; to applaud; to express approbation of; to laud; -- applied to a person or his acts.(verb)

source: webster1913

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