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praises

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɹeɪzəz// UK //pɹˈeɪzɪz// prais·es

n. words that show you admire or approve of someone or something. You use this when you want to say how good a person's work or character is.

n. expressions of admiration, approval, or gratitude. Often used in the plural form when referring to a general collection of positive remarks.


SIMPLE

The teacher gave the student high praises for her hard work.

CONTEXTUAL

The young chef received many praises from the food critics after the opening night of his new restaurant.

COMPLEX

Despite the commercial success of the film, the director seemed more moved by the quiet praises of his peers than by the loud acclaim of the box office.

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Often appears in the plural form 'praises' in the context of 'singing someone's praises'.

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