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praised

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɹeɪzd// UK //pɹˈeɪzd// praised

v. to say or write that you admire someone or something. You use this when you want to express strong approval of a job well done.

v. to express warm approval or admiration of; to commend the worth or excellence of a person or action.


SIMPLE

The teacher praised the student for her hard work.

CONTEXTUAL

Critics praised the director's latest film for its innovative use of lighting and sound.

COMPLEX

While the board praised the CEO for the company's rapid expansion, several shareholders remained skeptical about the long-term sustainability of such aggressive growth.

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The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; often used in the passive voice ('be praised for').

Pitfall

They praised about his successThey praised his successPraise is a transitive verb and does not require a preposition before the object.

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