praise
gb/pɹˈeɪz/ us/pɹˈeɪz/
B1
Angličtina
~ 6800
Významy
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Sloveso
B1
action
1
Express approval or admiration
To say good things about someone or something because you think they are very good.
Vzorec užití:
to praise [someone/something] (for [something])
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "praise" with "pray". "Praise" means to say good things about someone; "pray" means to speak to a god. Also, many learners say *"praise about"* instead of *"praise for"*. The usual pattern is "praise someone for something", NOT "praise someone about something".
Synonyma
compliment (Often used for positive comments about appearance, manners, or a specific detail; can be more casual or social than serious praise.)
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commend (More formal and often used for officially or publicly praising someone's actions or performance.)
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applaud (Can be literal (clap hands) or figurative; often used for strong or public praise of an action or decision.)
Antonyma
criticize (Focuses on pointing out faults, which is the opposite of praising someone's good qualities.)
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blame (Gives responsibility for something bad, the opposite of praising someone for something good.)
Kolokace
praise someone
|praise someone for [something]
|highly praise
|widely praised
|earn praise
|praise a child
Témata
communication
|emotions
|work
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The teacher praised the students for their hard work on the project.
- Many reviewers praised the film for its powerful acting and beautiful cinematography.
- Her manager publicly praised her in the meeting for solving the problem so quickly.
- Parents should praise children when they try their best, not only when they succeed.
- The charity was widely praised for its quick response after the disaster.
Učební příklady
- My boss praised me for my good work.
- The coach praised the team after the game.
- I praised him because he was very kind to my parents.
- The teacher praised her for her clear presentation.
- People praised the new restaurant for its friendly staff.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
2
Words showing approval or admiration
Good things that people say or write about someone or something.
Vzorec užití:
praise for [someone/something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"many praises"* instead of the uncountable noun "praise". Use "a lot of praise" or "many words of praise", not "many praises". Also, avoid *"a praise"* in this sense; say "some praise" or "a piece of praise" (though the latter is rare).
Synonyma
approval (A more general word for a positive opinion; it does not always suggest spoken or written words like "praise" does.)
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commendation (More formal; often used for official or public praise, such as in work or military contexts.)
Antonyma
criticism (Refers to negative comments or judgments, the opposite of positive praise.)
Kolokace
win praise
|high praise
|words of praise
|earn praise for [something]
|heap praise on [someone]
|receive praise
Témata
communication
|emotions
|work
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The book received a lot of praise from critics.
- Her presentation drew high praise from senior staff.
- He won praise for his calm response during the emergency.
- Despite the praise, she stayed humble and focused on her work.
- The company’s new policy has earned praise from environmental groups.
Učební příklady
- The teacher gave her a lot of praise.
- He got praise for his good idea.
- Their restaurant gets much praise in reviews.
- She likes praise, but she also wants honest feedback.
- The movie won praise from many people.
Sloveso
B2
action
3
Express worship to a god
To say or sing good things to a god to show love and thanks.
Vzorec užití:
to praise [God/a god] (for [something])
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the general meaning of "praise". In religious contexts, it almost always refers to God or a god ("praise God", "praise the Lord"). Also, some learners mix up spelling with "pray"; "praise" is to say good things to or about God, while "pray" is to speak to God, often asking for something.
Synonyma
worship (Broader; includes not only words but also religious acts and attitudes, while "praise" focuses on spoken or sung expression.)
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glorify (More formal and religious; often used in religious texts to mean giving honor and greatness to a god.)
Antonyma
blaspheme (Refers to speaking disrespectfully about a god, which is strongly opposite to praising a god.)
Kolokace
praise God
|praise the Lord
|praise His name
|praise and worship
|praise God for [something]
|praise the Almighty
Témata
religion
|emotions
|communication
Příklady
- They gathered at the church to praise God through song.
- Believers praised the Lord for keeping their families safe during the storm.
- In this psalm, the writer praises God for his mercy and power.
- The choir praised God with joyful music and dancing.
- He silently praised God for giving him another chance.
Učební příklady
- People went to the temple to praise God.
- They praise the Lord with songs every Sunday.
- In this prayer, we praise God for our lives.
- The children praise God by singing together.
- She closed her eyes and praised God quietly.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
4
Religious worship in words or song
Words or songs to a god that show love and thanks.
Vzorec užití:
praise to [God/a god]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes treat this sense like the general, non-religious noun "praise". In religious contexts, it usually means worshipful speech or song directed to God, not just any kind of positive comment.
Synonyma
worship (Broader religious word that includes praise but also other acts like prayer and ritual.)
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adoration (Religious term emphasizing deep love and respect; often more emotional and intense than general "praise".)
Antonyma
irreverence (Lack of respect for sacred things, which contrasts with respectful religious praise.)
Kolokace
songs of praise
|praise and worship
|shouts of praise
|offer praise to God
|a time of praise
|praise service
Témata
religion
|emotions
|communication
Příklady
- The church was filled with songs of praise on Sunday morning.
- She lifted her hands in praise as the music began.
- The service started with thirty minutes of praise and worship.
- People shouted praise to God when they heard the good news.
- They believe that praise should come from the heart, not just from tradition.
Učební příklady
- The choir sang praise to God.
- There was loud praise in the church.
- They began the meeting with praise and prayer.
- We could hear praise from the next room.
- Many people gave praise to God after the storm.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
praise
IPA
GB/pɹˈeɪz/
US/pɹˈeɪz/
Slabiky a přízvuk
praise (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (praise)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: praise
- Plural: praise
Verb
- Base: praise
- 3rd Person Singular: praises
- Present Participle: praising
- Past: praised
Příbuzná slova
Forms
praises
verb
praising
verb
praised
verb
Related words
Advanced or less common
overpraise
verb
Výrazy
be full of praise
1/bˈi fˈʊl əv pɹˈeɪz/
fixed phrase
Have many good things to say
To say many very good things about someone or something.
Příklady
- The teacher was full of praise for the class’s behavior.
- Customers are full of praise for the hotel’s friendly staff.
in praise of
1/ˈɪn pɹˈeɪz əv/
fixed phrase
Speaking or writing to praise
Used when something is said or written to show strong approval of someone or something.
Příklady
- He wrote an article in praise of public libraries.
- The ceremony included a short speech in praise of the volunteers.
praise be
1/pɹˈeɪz bˈi/
fixed phrase
literary
Exclamation giving praise to God
An expression used to thank or praise God, often when something good happens.
Příklady
- Praise be, the missing child has been found safe.
- Praise be, the surgery went well and she is recovering.
praise the Lord
1/pɹˈeɪz ðə lˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
Say words praising God
An expression used, especially by Christians, to praise or thank God, often when something good has happened.
Příklady
- “Praise the Lord!” she cried when she heard the good news.
- People in the crowd shouted, "Praise the Lord!" as the choir began to sing.
win praise
1/wˈɪn pɹˈeɪz/
fixed phrase
Receive praise for something
To receive praise because you did something good.
Příklady
- The company’s new policy has won praise from employees.
- Her speech won praise for being honest and clear.
damn with faint praise
1/dˈæm wˈɪθ fˈeɪnt pɹˈeɪz/
idiom
formal
Criticize by weak praise
To make something seem bad by only saying very weak or small good things about it.
Příklady
- The review damned the movie with faint praise.
- The review damns the book with faint praise, calling it "competent but unexciting."
- He damned his opponent with faint praise, calling her “competent enough.”
- Saying the movie was "not as bad as expected" is a way of damning it with faint praise.
- The boss damned the project with faint praise, saying it was “fine.”
heap praise on
4/hˈip pɹˈeɪz ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
Give much praise to someone
To say many good things about someone at one time.
Příklady
- The teacher heaped praise on her students.
- Critics heaped praise on the actor for his performance.
- They heaped praise on the team after their win.
- Teachers have heaped praise on the new reading program.
shower someone with praise
1/ʃˈaʊɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn wˈɪθ pɹˈeɪz/
fixed phrase
Give someone abundant praise
To give someone a very large amount of praise, often in a warm and excited way.
Příklady
- The director showered the team with praise after they met the tight deadline.
- Fans showered the singer with praise on social media.
shower someone with praise
2/ʃˈaʊɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn wˈɪθ pɹˈeɪz/
fixed phrase
Give someone lots of compliments generously
To say many nice things about someone in a very kind way.
Příklady
- The teacher showered her students with praise after their excellent work.
- He was showered with praise for his volunteer efforts.
sing someone's praises
1/sˈɪŋ sˈʌmwˌʌnz pɹˈeɪzɪz/
idiom
Speak very positively about someone/something
To say many good things about someone or something.
Příklady
- The manager sang her praises after the successful project.
- Everyone at the office is singing her praises after the successful product launch.
- They are always singing the praises of their favorite restaurant.
- He kept singing the doctor's praises to anyone who would listen.