praise (A2)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /preɪz/
Definition
To express approval or admiration for someone or something.
Examples
The teacher praised the students for their hard work on the project.
Her efforts to help the community were widely praised.
He received praise from his boss for exceeding sales targets.
How to Use praise
- praise for (prepositional phrase)
- To express approval or admiration for a specific reason. — "He received praise for his bravery in the face of danger."
- praise sb/sth (collocation)
- To express approval or admiration directly to or about someone/something. — "The manager praised the team for their commitment."
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