Dictionary entryCEFR B1verb

praise

IPA pronunciation: /preɪz/

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Russian meaning

хвалить, восхвалять

English definition

To express approval or admiration for someone or something.

Example

The teacher praised the student for her excellent essay.

Collocations

praise someone for
praise highly
praise in public

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