praise
Pronunciation: (pr?z), [key] ? n., v., praised, prais•ing.
?n. - the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- the offering of grateful homage in words or song, as an act of worship: a hymn of praise to God.
- the state of being approved or admired: The king lived in praise for many years.
- a ground for praise, or a merit.
- to praise someone publicly and enthusiastically: He is always singing his wife's praises.
?v.t. - to express approval or admiration of; commend; extol.
- to offer grateful homage to (God or a deity), as in words or song.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.