praise

UK
/preɪz/
US
/preɪz/
praisenoun
praises
pl
Translations
The teacher's praise motivated the students to work harder.
La louange du professeur a motivé les élèves à travailler davantage.
Additional translations
louangeDans un contexte religieux.
élogeSurtout lorsqu’il s’agit d’un discours ou de paroles d’admiration.
Definitions
The expression of approval or admiration for someone or something.
The teacher's praise motivated the students to work harder.
A set of words or a speech that expresses approval or admiration.
The coach's praise after the game boosted the team's morale.
Songs, prayers, or other expressions of reverence directed to a deity.
The church was filled with praise on Sunday morning.
praiseverb
praised
Past Simple
praised
Past Participle
praising
Gerund
UK
/preɪz/
US
/preɪz/
Translations
louerDans un contexte religieux.
The congregation gathered to praise the deity with hymns and prayers.
L’assemblée s’est réunie pour louer la divinité avec des hymnes et des prières.
The teacher praised the student for her excellent performance on the exam.
Le professeur a loué l’élève pour son excellent résultat à l’examen.
Definitions
To express approval or admiration for someone or something.
The teacher praised the student for her excellent performance on the exam.
To glorify or worship, especially in a religious context.
The congregation gathered to praise the deity with hymns and prayers.
praiseadjective
UK
/preɪz/
US
/preɪz/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something connected with worship or expressions of approval (e.g., "praise songs", "praise team").
Translations
de louangeS’emploie surtout pour des chants, textes ou expressions de culte.
The congregation sang several praise songs during the service.
L’assemblée a chanté plusieurs chants de louange pendant le service.
Definitions
Intended for, used in, or relating to acts of worship or the expression of approval or admiration.
The congregation sang several praise songs during the service.