To express approbation or admiration of; laud; applaud; eulogize; commend.To extol in gratitude and devotion for blessings received; especially, to offer grateful homage to; worship; glorify.To appraise; set a price upon; value.Synonyms and Praise, Applaud, Extol, laud, eulogize, celebrate, exalt, bless. Praise is the general word; it is positive, but of varying degrees of strength. We praise, applaud, and extol by words written or spoken; we may applaud also by clapping the hands or by other physical demonstrations of approbation. To extol is to praise very highly, generally at some length. See eulogy.n. The expression of approbation or esteem because of some virtue, meritorious performance, or pleasing quality; bestowal of commendation or admiration for something excellent or beautiful; laudation; applause.n. The expression of any opinion, whether in commendation or otherwise; hence, fame; reputation.n. The expression of love and gratitude for benefits received; devotion with thanksgiving; especially, a tribute of grateful homage to God.n. A ground or reason for praise.n. A subject for praise; a person or thing worthy to be praised.