Praise (Noun)
Meaning 1
Offering words of homage as an act of worship; "they sang a hymn of praise to God".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The congregation offered a prayer of praise to the Almighty for the blessings they had received.
- The choir sang a hymn of praise to the Lord, their voices filling the cathedral with joy and gratitude.
- The priest led the people in a litany of praise, thanking God for the harvest and the beauty of nature.
- The psalmist wrote a song of praise to the Creator, extolling His power and majesty.
- The worship team performed a dance of praise, their movements expressing their love and adoration for God.
Meaning 2
An expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Her coworkers offered praise for her innovative solution to the company's financial troubles.
- The crowd erupted in praise after the singer's impressive performance at the concert.
- He always appreciated praise for his work, but this time it was unusually extensive.
- The team received praise from their coach for their outstanding teamwork on the field.
- Her parents showered her with praise and congratulations after she graduated from college.