Definition of Praise
Praise
praise
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an expression of admiration for or approval of something or someone;
e.g. They offered her generous praise for her good work.
(noun)
the expression of gratitude and respect as a form of glorification and worship;
e.g. They offered praise to God for their safe journey.
(verb)
to express warm admiration for or approval of someone or something;
e.g. The queen began to praise his actions and decided to knight him.
(verb)
to glorify or worship a saint or deity by expressing gratitude and/or respect, often through the medium of song;
e.g. She began to praise God for their good fortune.
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Quotes
"If you are sincere, praise is effective. If you are insincere, it's manipulative. " -- Zig Ziglar
"It's not so much how busy you are, but why you are busy. The bee is praised. The mosquito is swatted." -- Mary OConnor
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