praise
Commendation; favourable representation in wordsCommendation; favourable representation in words.
» He is always looking for praise.
Він завжди шукає компліментів. — deniko
Він завжди шукає похвали. — deniko
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2 senses(countable, uncountable)Commendation; favourable representation in words.
The writer's latest novel received great praise in the media.
You deserve praise for the hard work you've done recently.
Lob
похвала́poxvalá, восхвале́ниеvosxvalénije, хвала́xvalá
похвала́poxvalá
an expression of approval and commendation
(countable, uncountable)Worship, glorification, adoration.
praise of God
Lob
прославле́ниеproslavlénije, хвала́xvalá
Examples
379 sentencesHe is always looking for praise.
Він завжди шукає компліментів. — deniko
The teacher praised the boy for his honesty.
Вчитель похвалив хлопчика за чесність. — deniko
ruУчитель похвалил мальчика за его честность. — fjay69
deDer Lehrer lobte den Jungen für seine Ehrlichkeit. — alik_farber
The novel is worthy of praise.
ruРоман заслуживает похвал. — marafon
His performance was worthy of praise.
ruЕго выступление было достойно похвалы. — spontaliku
deSein Auftritt war lobenswert. — Tickler
He received a lot of praise.
ruЕго очень хвалили. — soweli_Elepanto
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English praise, preyse, from the verb (see below). Doublet of prize. DisplacedFrom Middle English praise, preyse, from the verb (see below). Doublet of prize. Displaced native Middle English lof from Old English lof (“praise”) and Middle English loenge, loange from Old French löenge, löange (“praise”).
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Forms
plural: praisesSynonyms
21 synonyms- an expression of approval and commendation:congratulationskudosextolment
Antonyms
3 antonymsWord family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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