# laud

/ˈɫɔd/ (US) · /lˈɔːd/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/laud
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Definition

to praise someone or something highly, especially in a public way.

For teachers: to express high praise or commendation for someone or something, typically in a public or formal context.

## Examples

- The critics laud her performance as the best of the year.
- The committee chose to laud the volunteers for their tireless efforts during the emergency response.
- Historians often laud the treaty for its foresight, though contemporary observers were far more sceptical of its long-term viability.

## Usage notes

- The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

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