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Laud
To praise highly; to extol or exalt.
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When the church’s choir praises the Lord by singing hymns, their voices were so loud that the people passing by in cars could hear them. In some cases, they may sing louder to attract the people passing by to go to the church. When the church’s choir sings songs to praise the Lord, they sing so loudly that the neighborhood can hear them.
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Sounds Like
lode (approximate homophone)
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Looks Like
loud
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Remember This
Laud is a formal, literary word meaning praise; common in ceremonial writing and critiques, not everyday speech.
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Other Forms
laudationnoun
laudableadjective
laudablyadverb
laudatoryadjective
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Note
Laudable means praiseworthy; laudatory describes language that praises. Do not confuse with 'applaud' which emphasizes the act of clapping; laud is more about verbal praise and commendation. Laud is used with objects (laud someone or something).
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Examples
- The critics lauded the actor's performance in the play.
- The city lauded the volunteers for their service after the storm.
Synonyms
praiseextolexaltcommendapplaud
Antonyms
criticizedisparagedenigrate
Etymology
From Latin laudare 'to praise', via Old French laud.
Mnemonic
Laud sounds like loud; when you laud someone, you praise them loudly.
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Similar Words
Related words and words with the same part of speech.
Extol
verbTo praise highly; to laud with enthusiasm.
Applaud
verbTo clap one's hands in praise, approval, or admiration; to express praise publicly.
Exalt
verbTo praise highly; to elevate in status or honor.
Abandon
verbTo give up completely, to desert or leave behind, or to relinquish a claim, plan, or responsibility.
Abate
verbTo decrease in amount or intensity; to reduce or end something.
Abolish
verbTo formally end or repeal a system, practice, or institution; to officially put an end to something established.
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