praise

Words that show you think someone or something is good or has done well.

• Her work deserves praise.
• The teacher gave him praise for helping others.
• Their new film received high praise from critics.

How to use it: praise for someone/something (The team received praise for its quick response.)

Similar words: approval, admiration, commendation

Opposites: criticism

Common phrases: high praise, receive praise, praise for something, words of praise

Words or songs that express love and respect for God.

• They sang songs of praise.
• The church was filled with joyful praise.
• We gathered to offer praise to the Lord.

How to use it: praise to someone (The congregation offered praise to God.)

Similar words: worship, adoration, glorification

Common phrases: praise to God, songs of praise, sing praise

To say that someone or something is good or has done well.

• They praised my cooking.
• The coach praised us for playing well.
• Why does everyone praise that film?

How to use it: praise someone for something/doing something (She praised him for staying calm.)

Similar words: compliment, commend, applaud

Opposites: criticize

Common phrases: praise someone, praise someone's work, praise someone highly, praise the Lord