laud
gb/lˈɔd/ us/lˈɔd/
C1
Inglês
méltat, dicsőít, magasztal, dicséret, reggeli dicséret, laudes
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
1
méltat
C1
Padrão de uso:
laud [someone/something] (for [something])
The report lauded the firefighters for their quick response.
A jelentés méltatta a tűzoltókat gyors reagálásukért.
Critics lauded her performance as one of the best of the year.
A kritikusok az év egyik legjobbjának méltatták az alakítását.
He was lauded in the press for raising millions for charity.
Exemplos para aprendentes
People lauded her for her hard work.
Az emberek méltatták a kemény munkáját.
The coach lauded the team after the win.
Az edző a győzelem után méltatta a csapatot.
Erro comum:
Learners may use it in casual conversation; in modern English it sounds formal compared with praise.
Significado
praise highly, often publicly
Colocações
laud someone for something
|laud an effort
|laud an achievement
|laud a decision
|laud a policy
|publicly laud
|widely lauded
|laud the team
|laud the initiative
|laud someone as a hero
Sinónimos
praise (More common and neutral.)
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commend (Often used for approving someone’s actions.)
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extol (Stronger and more literary; emphasizes enthusiastic praise.)
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applaud (Often implies approval, sometimes metaphorical rather than verbal praise.)
Antónimos
criticize (Express disapproval rather than praise.)
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condemn (Strongly criticize as wrong or unacceptable.)
Temas
communication
|emotions
|work
Definição
To praise someone or something a lot.
To praise someone or something strongly, especially in a public or formal way.
VERBO
C2
LITERARY
2
Padrão de uso:
laud [God/the Lord]
The choir lauded God with hymns and psalms.
A kórus himnuszokkal és zsoltárokkal dicsőítette Istent.
The text calls on believers to laud the Lord for his mercy.
A szöveg arra szólítja fel a hívőket, hogy irgalmáért dicsőítsék az Urat.
Exemplos para aprendentes
They lauded God in their songs.
Énekeikben Istent dicsőítették.
Significado
praise God in worship
Colocações
laud God
|laud the Lord
|laud and worship
|laud in song
|laud in prayer
Sinónimos
glorify (Emphasizes honoring God’s greatness.)
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praise (More general and much more common.)
Antónimos
blaspheme (Speak about God in a disrespectful way.)
Temas
religion
|music
Definição
To praise God in prayer or song.
To give praise to God, especially through prayer, song, or worship.
NOME
C2
LITERARY
3
dicséret
A2
Padrão de uso:
give [someone/something] laud
The novel won widespread laud from reviewers.
A regény széles körű dicséretet kapott a kritikusoktól.
Her hard work earned her the laud of her colleagues.
Kemény munkája kiérdemelte kollégái dicséretét.
Erro comum:
This noun use is rare in modern English; most speakers say praise or acclaim.
Significado
an expression of praise
Colocações
win laud
|receive laud
|earn laud
|words of laud
|public laud
Sinónimos
praise (Standard modern word.)
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acclaim (Often public praise, especially for performance or achievement.)
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commendation (More formal; often official approval.)
Antónimos
criticism (Negative judgment rather than approval.)
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censure (Formal, strong disapproval.)
Temas
communication
Definição
Words that praise someone or something.
Praise or commendation given to someone or something.
NOME
C2
TECHNICAL
4
laudes
C2
Padrão de uso:
say/sing Lauds
The community gathered to sing Lauds at dawn.
A közösség hajnalban összegyűlt, hogy elénekelje a reggeli dicséretet.
In the monastery, Lauds begins before breakfast.
A kolostorban a reggeli dicséret reggeli előtt kezdődik.
Significado
morning prayer in Divine Office
Colocações
say Lauds
|sing Lauds
|Morning Lauds
|Lauds and Vespers
|the Office of Lauds
Sinónimos
morning prayer (General term; not specific to the Divine Office tradition.)
Antónimos
Vespers (Evening prayer service rather than morning.)
Temas
religion
Definição
A church service of morning prayers (usually called Lauds).
A service of morning prayer in the Christian Divine Office; usually called Lauds and often capitalized.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
laud
IPA
GB/lˈɔd/
US/lˈɔd/
Sílabas e acento
laud (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (laud)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: laud
- 3rd Person Singular: lauds
- Present Participle: lauding
- Past: lauded
Família de palavras
Forms
lauds
verb
lauding
verb
lauded
verb
Core family
laudable
adjective
laudably
adverb
Advanced or less common
laudatory
adjective C1
laudation
noun
Expressões
laud to the skies
1/lˈɔd tə ðə skˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
literary
praise extravagantly
To praise someone or something a lot.
Exemplos
- Reviewers lauded the new album to the skies.
- The CEO was lauded to the skies after the company’s turnaround.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Fans lauded the film to the skies.