Definitions
v. To express approval or admiration for someone or something.
表扬；赞扬
n. Words expressing approval or admiration.
表扬；赞美
Example
Our coach praised us for helping the new players.
教练表扬了我们帮助新队员的举动。
Teachers who praise effort rather than natural ability may encourage students to persist when facing academic challenges.
表扬努力而非天赋的教师，可能更能鼓励学生在学业遇到挑战时坚持下去。
Collocations
- praise someone for something
- win praise
- high praise
- lavish praise on
Word family
- praiseworthy (adj.)
Synonyms
- commend
- applaud
Antonyms
- criticise
- criticism
Usage tip
praise sb for sth；名词通常不可数。
FAQ
- What does praise mean?
- To express approval or admiration for someone or something. Words expressing approval or admiration.
- How is praise pronounced?
- UK /preɪz/, US /preɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
