praise

Expression of approval, commendation, or admiration.

The extolling or exaltation of a deity, ruler, or hero.

A reason for praise; merit.

To express warm approval of, commendation for, or admiration for.

To express a feeling of veneration or gratitude to (a deity); worship or glorify.

To express approbation or admiration of; laud; applaud; eulogize; commend.

To extol in gratitude and devotion for blessings received; especially, to offer grateful homage to; worship; glorify.

To appraise; set a price upon; value.

Synonyms and Praise, Applaud, Extol, laud, eulogize, celebrate, exalt, bless. Praise is the general word; it is positive, but of varying degrees of strength. We praise, applaud, and extol by words written or spoken; we may applaud also by clapping the hands or by other physical demonstrations of approbation. To extol is to praise very highly, generally at some length. See eulogy.

The expression of approbation or esteem because of some virtue, meritorious performance, or pleasing quality; bestowal of commendation or admiration for something excellent or beautiful; laudation; applause.