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Meanings of praise in English

Portuguese
glória
Catalan
enhorabona
Spanish
felicitaciones

An expression of approval and commendation.

        glória
        Portuguese
        elogiar
        Catalan
        encomiar

        Express approval of.

              elogiar
              Russian
              похвала
              Portuguese
              louvor
              Spanish
              alabar

              Positive evaluations made by a person of another's products, performances, or attributes.

                  похвала

                  The act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.

                        Usage of praise in English
                        1
                        People of Ireland, let us come together today to praise Ross O'Carroll-Kelly.
                        The Irish Times
                        2
                        Saying our government is better than the Syndics' isn't exactly high praise.
                        Beyond The Frontier: Guardian
                        3
                        The converts were loud in his praise; the unbelievers silent and thoughtful.
                        The Spirit of the Border: A Romance of the Early Settlers in the...
                        4
                        Politicians are quick to praise the role of higher education in Ireland.
                        The Irish Times
                        5
                        His lavish but ironic praise of Han Feng is a good example.
                        Reuters
                        6
                        They are strong words for a department used to nothing but praise.
                        The Irish Times
                        7
                        First he would change tactics in this Magiere situation and praise her.
                        Dhampir
                        8
                        Women's Minister Paula Bennett used the occasion to praise her Government's record.
                        Radio NZ
                        9
                        North Korean media continued to heap praise on Kim's leadership, Lim said.
                        The Guardian
                        10
                        Diana believed in bringing up children the British way, without excessive praise.
                        A change in altitude
                        11
                        Don used the visit as an opportunity to praise his government's achievements.
                        Reuters
                        12
                        However, he saved his strangest slice of praise for Ugandan President Museveni:
                        The South African
                        13
                        Given the praise he had just received, Pitar ventured a candid response.
                        Edge of Infinity
                        14
                        One of the problems with cartoons is they can't really praise love.
                        The new yorker
                        15
                        Madam, - May I offer my sincere praise to The Irish Times?
                        The Irish Times
                        16
                        The Bible tells us that animals, in their own way, praise God.
                        Heaven
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