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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.

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Examples for "approbation"
Examples for "approbation"
1
At present, the balance between approbation and dislike is in your favour.
Caleb Williams; Or, Things as They Are
2
Madame Valière patted the wig, as much in approbation as in adjustment.
The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes
3
The Bishop's head and neck wagged up and down in grave approbation.
The Altar Steps
4
She had faith in herself and the love and approbation of everybody.
The Portion of Labor
5
The populace surrounded the house, and testified their approbation in loud huzzas.
The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves
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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Praise across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Australia
Common
South Africa
Common
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