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Word: Praise
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English (also in the sense ‘set a price on, attach value to’): from Old French preisier ‘to prize, praise’, from late Latin pretiare, from Latin pretium ‘price’. Compare with prize
preɪz
express warm approval or admiration of
Short Definition:express admiration of approval of
Examples:- we can't praise Chris enough—he did a brilliant job
express one's respect and gratitude towards (a deity), especially in song
Short Definition:express gratitude and respect towards deity
Examples:- we praise God for past blessings
Word: Praise
Speech Type: Noun
preɪz
the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something
Short Definition:expression of admiration or approval
Examples:- the audience was full of praise for the whole production
the expression of respect and gratitude as an act of worship
Short Definition:expression of gratitude and respect as act of worship
Examples:- give praise to God
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