praised

Phonetic Respelling: [ preyz ]

Definition:

v. 1 to speak well of; 2 to honor with words or song.

Sentence:

The teacher praised the students for following directions.

More example sentences:

The teacher praised the students for following directions.

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After the meeting with the superintendent, Ms. Rabbski held back and praised which Rebellion?

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Maria praised her cicerone as being very knowledgeable and articulate.

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The teacher verbally praised me for my report.

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Sue smiled modestly and praised her teammates after the game.

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The editor praised thewriter for her consistency and concinnity of style.

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Synonyms:

applaud; commend; compliment; pat on the back

Antonyms:

attack; blame; condemn; criticize

Praised rhymes:

• One Syllable Rhymes
  • blazed
  • braised
  • brazed
  • crazed
  • dazed
  • fazed
  • gazed
  • glazed
  • grazed
  • lazed
  • phased
  • phrased
  • raised
  • razed
• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • amazed
  • apunfazed
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • reap