Meaning & use
Praised
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Expressed warm approval or admiration of someone or something.
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The critics praised the film for its stunning cinematography.
She was praised for her courage during the rescue.
A note on using this word
Past tense of 'praise'; frequently used in reviews and formal recognition.
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criticizedcondemned
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