to praise; extol.

a song or hymn of praise.

lauds, ( used with a singular or plural verb ) Ecclesiastical . a canonical hour, marked esp. by psalms of praise, usually recited with matins.

verb

blame , castigate , criticize

verb

admire , adore , approve , bless , boost , build up , celebrate , commend , compliment , cry up , eulogize , extol , flatter , glorify , hand it to , honor , hymn , magnify , panegyrize , pat on the back , revere , reverence , sing the praises of , stroke , venerate , worship , acclaim , exalt , hail , praise , applaud , approbate , deify , felicitate , praise. praise , song