Word
laud
US/ˈɫɔd/
UK/lˈɔːd/
Definition
v. to praise someone or something highly, especially in a public way.
v. 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.”
Examples
simple
“The critics laud her performance as the best of the year.”
contextual
“The committee chose to laud the volunteers for their tireless efforts during the emergency response.”
complex
“Historians often laud the treaty for its foresight, though contemporary observers were far more sceptical of its long-term viability.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Real-World Examples
“At the same time, Panettiere was being lauded for playing troubled country singer Juliette Barnes in TV drama Nashville, which earned her two Golden Globe nominations during its six-year run.” “Thrasher features many of Nashville’s most revered country musicians, including pedal steel legend Bruce Bouton, 85-year-old harmonica player Charlie McCoy, Gillian Welch’s musical partner Dave Rawlings and lauded Americana musician Margo Price.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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