Praise
noun
The action of expressing approval or admiration for someone or something.
The teacher's praise made the student feel good
Often appears as...
- earn praise
- express praise
verb
To express approval or admiration of.
She praised him for his hard work on the project
Often appears as...
- praise highly
- praise openly
noun
The act of expressing admiration for God, especially in song or prayer.
The church group lifted their voices in praise
Often appears as...
- words of praise
- songs of praise
verb
To express admiration for God, especially in song or prayer.
They praised the Lord with their voices and their hearts
Often appears as...
- praise the lord
- praise god
noun
The action of expressing approval or admiration for someone or something.
The teacher's praise made the student feel good
Often appears as...
- earn praise
- express praise
verb
To express approval or admiration of.
She praised him for his hard work on the project
Often appears as...
- praise highly
- praise openly
noun
The act of expressing admiration for God, especially in song or prayer.
The church group lifted their voices in praise
Often appears as...
- words of praise
- songs of praise
verb
To express admiration for God, especially in song or prayer.
They praised the Lord with their voices and their hearts
Often appears as...
- praise the lord
- praise god
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Feedback
Used when someone did well and you want to acknowledge it positively.
Your dedication deserves high praise.
Pro Tip 2/3Encouragement
Can boost confidence and motivate continued good performance or behavior.
He earned praise from his coach for his improvement.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Flattery
Genuine praise is sincere and about real achievements, unlike empty flattery.
The praise for her genuine talent was well-deserved.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Feedback
Used when someone did well and you want to acknowledge it positively.
Your dedication deserves high praise.
Pro Tip 2/3Encouragement
Can boost confidence and motivate continued good performance or behavior.
He earned praise from his coach for his improvement.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Flattery
Genuine praise is sincere and about real achievements, unlike empty flattery.
The praise for her genuine talent was well-deserved.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Feedback
Used when someone did well and you want to acknowledge it positively.
Your dedication deserves high praise.
Pro Tip 2/3Encouragement
Can boost confidence and motivate continued good performance or behavior.
He earned praise from his coach for his improvement.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Flattery
Genuine praise is sincere and about real achievements, unlike empty flattery.
The praise for her genuine talent was well-deserved.
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Praising slowness - Carl...
know you tap into that those deeper sort of you know psychological emotional spiritual currents and you got a better orgasm with build up you to get more bang for your buck let's say I mean the pointer sisters said it most eloquently didn't they when they sang the praises of a lover with a slow hand now we all
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Distorting Madonna in...
which meant that classical books that praised physical pleasures were not copied or protected. Without protection, they became the victims of natural decay, fire, flooding, or pests. And without the help of monks transcribing new copies, these texts and the philosophies they carried
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The myth of Arachne -...
weaving them into flowing fabric, and creating magnificent tapestries. People flocked to watch her hands flying across her loom, as if thread sprung directly from her fingertips. But as praise for her work grew, so did her pride.
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What Islam really says...
But growing up, I saw my parents, both religiously devout and spiritual people, pray and praise God for their blessings, namely me of course, but among others. They were kind and funny and patient,
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The power of believing...
Here are some things we can do. First of all, we can praise wisely, not praising intelligence or talent. That has failed. Don't do that anymore. But praising the process that kids engage in,
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How did clouds get their...
wrote a series of poems in praise of Howard's clouds, which ended with the memorable lines, "As clouds ascend, are folded, scatter, fall, Let the world think of thee who taught it all,"
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How batteries work -...
and cuts out in the middle of your call. In that moment, you may feel more like throwing your battery across the room than singing its praises, but batteries are a triumph of science.
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Swimming Marine Iguanas...
but when their distant ancestors were washed ashore in galapagos they were land animals to survive they were forced to tackle the ocean this male must praise as quickly as he
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Brown Bear Attack PIPE...
worry I'm gonna brace I'm gonna praise what didn't use that far I'll use the bar don't you worry that is amazing I mean just with ease he's got this cage
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What I learned about...
And that was worthy of praise. And also it made me perhaps we all need to be taught something new about freedom now. Freedom is fragile.
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Praising slowness - Carl...
know you tap into that those deeper sort of you know psychological emotional spiritual currents and you got a better orgasm with build up you to get more bang for your buck let's say I mean the pointer sisters said it most eloquently didn't they when they sang the praises of a lover with a slow hand now we all
Video examples
Distorting Madonna in...
which meant that classical books that praised physical pleasures were not copied or protected. Without protection, they became the victims of natural decay, fire, flooding, or pests. And without the help of monks transcribing new copies, these texts and the philosophies they carried
Video examples
The myth of Arachne -...
weaving them into flowing fabric, and creating magnificent tapestries. People flocked to watch her hands flying across her loom, as if thread sprung directly from her fingertips. But as praise for her work grew, so did her pride.
Video examples
What Islam really says...
But growing up, I saw my parents, both religiously devout and spiritual people, pray and praise God for their blessings, namely me of course, but among others. They were kind and funny and patient,
Video examples
The power of believing...
Here are some things we can do. First of all, we can praise wisely, not praising intelligence or talent. That has failed. Don't do that anymore. But praising the process that kids engage in,
Video examples
How did clouds get their...
wrote a series of poems in praise of Howard's clouds, which ended with the memorable lines, "As clouds ascend, are folded, scatter, fall, Let the world think of thee who taught it all,"
Video examples
How batteries work -...
and cuts out in the middle of your call. In that moment, you may feel more like throwing your battery across the room than singing its praises, but batteries are a triumph of science.
Video examples
Swimming Marine Iguanas...
but when their distant ancestors were washed ashore in galapagos they were land animals to survive they were forced to tackle the ocean this male must praise as quickly as he
Video examples
Brown Bear Attack PIPE...
worry I'm gonna brace I'm gonna praise what didn't use that far I'll use the bar don't you worry that is amazing I mean just with ease he's got this cage
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What I learned about...
And that was worthy of praise. And also it made me perhaps we all need to be taught something new about freedom now. Freedom is fragile.
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Socrates
Greek Philosopher
If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs it.
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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
So far as I can remember, there is not one word in the Gospels in praise of intelligence.
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Fyodor Dostoevsky
Russian Novelist
It is not possible to eat me without insisting that I sing praises of my devourer?
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Karl Marx
German Philosopher
Experience praises the most happy the one who made the most people happy.
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Saint Augustine
Saint
In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our duty.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
A person places themselves on a level with the ones they praise.
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Mark Twain
American Writer
Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
In praise there is more obtrusiveness than in blame.
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William Shakespeare
English Playwright
I will praise any man that will praise me.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French Writer
Usually we praise only to be praised.
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Socrates
Greek Philosopher
If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs it.
Quote examples
Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
So far as I can remember, there is not one word in the Gospels in praise of intelligence.
Quote examples
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Russian Novelist
It is not possible to eat me without insisting that I sing praises of my devourer?
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Karl Marx
German Philosopher
Experience praises the most happy the one who made the most people happy.
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Saint Augustine
Saint
In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our duty.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
A person places themselves on a level with the ones they praise.
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Mark Twain
American Writer
Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
In praise there is more obtrusiveness than in blame.
Quote examples
William Shakespeare
English Playwright
I will praise any man that will praise me.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French Writer
Usually we praise only to be praised.
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