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I UK [preɪz] / US verb [transitive]
Word forms "praise":
present tense I/you/we/they praise he/she/it praises present participle praising past tense praised past participle praised

Ways of praising someone:

Well done → the most common way of praising someone when they have done something well Congratulations → used for praising someone who has achieved something important, such as passing a major exam Good for you → an informal way of telling someone that you approve of what they have done Way to go/Good job → a more informal way of telling someone that they have done something well Good thinking/That's an idea/You're a genius → used for praising someone when you think that their idea or suggestion is good Someone is to be congratulated → a formal way of saying that someone has done well Let's hear it for.../Hats off to... → used for saying that you think someone deserves a lot of praise
Examples:
"I passed all my exams!" "Well done!/Congratulations! Let's go out and celebrate." "I told him I would only do it if he paid me more." "Good for you. He needed to be told." "We should finish just ahead of schedule." "Good job, Karl! That's fantastic news!" Hannah, you're a genius! I never would have thought of that myself. ♦ Good thinking! That's a much better way of doing it. The lead actor is to be congratulated on his excellent performance in a difficult role. Hats off to Derrick and his team! They finished the project in record time. ♦ Let's hear it for everyone who took part in the campaign.

1) to express strong approval or admiration for someone or something, especially in public

Mayor Dixon praised the efforts of those involved in the rescue.

highly praise:

The painting of St Basil's Cathedral was highly praised.

praise someone for (doing) something:

He praised the staff for encouraging the artistic talents of the prisoners.

2) to worship God with words or music

"Let us praise the Lord!"

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God/Heaven be praised — used for saying that you are very pleased about something

II UK [preɪz] / US noun [uncountable]

1) an expression of strong approval or admiration

Give your child plenty of praise and encouragement.

win/earn/deserve praise:

Christina and Sara won the praise of hospital staff for their bravery.

be full of praise for:

Guests were full of praise for the food.

high praise (= a lot of praise):

Everyone involved deserves the highest praise.

in praise of:

a poem in praise of London

See:

damn V, sing

2) words or music worshipping God

a service of praise and thanksgiving