Praise



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• v. / n.赞扬, 赞美

Webster Collegiate

I. verb (praised; praising)

• Etymology: Middle English preisen, from Anglo-French preiser, priser to appraise, esteem — more at prize
• Date: 13th century
• transitive verb
  • 1. to express a favorable judgment of ; commend
  • 2. to glorify (a god or saint) especially by the attribution of perfections
• intransitive verb
  • to express praise
• ? praiser noun

II. noun

• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. an expression of approval ; commendation
  • b. worship
• 2.
  • a. value, merit
  • b. archaic one that is praised

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