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laud

1

[ lawd ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to praise; extol.

    Synonyms: honor, applaud

    Antonyms: censure



noun

  1. a song or hymn of praise.
  2. lauds, (used with a singular or plural verb) Ecclesiastical. a canonical hour, marked especially by psalms of praise, usually recited with matins.

Laud

2

[ lawd ]

noun

  1. William, 1573–1645, archbishop of Canterbury and opponent of Puritanism: executed for treason.

laud

1

/ lɔːd /

verb

  1. tr to praise or glorify
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. praise or glorification
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Laud

2

/ lɔːd /

noun

  1. LaudWilliam15731645MEnglishRELIGION: clergymanPOLITICS: statesman William. 1573–1645, English prelate; archbishop of Canterbury (1633–45). His persecution of Puritans and his High Church policies in England and Scotland were a cause of the Civil War; he was impeached by the Long Parliament (1640) and executed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈlauder, noun
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Other Words From

  • laud·er lau·da·tor [law, -dey-ter], noun
  • o·ver·laud verb (used with object)
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Word History and Origins

Origin of laud1

First recorded in 1300–50; (verb) Middle English lauden, from Latin laudāre “to praise,” derivative of laus (stem laud- ) “praise”; (noun) Middle English laude, back formation from laudes (plural), from Late Latin, special use of plural of Latin laus “praise”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of laud1

C14: vb from Latin laudāre; n from laudēs, pl of Latin laus praise
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Example Sentences

At the time of the purchase, executives at both Amazon and One Medical lauded the deal for the telehealth provider as a way to better reach patients.

The 2019 release arrived years after Chance found fame with a series of mixtapes including the lauded “Acid Rap” and “Coloring Book.”

Environmental groups lauded the EPA decision, which will help California tackle its largest source of pollution and greenhouse gases — the transportation sector.

Some have lauded the pact with PNG - which declared independence from Australia in 1975 - as another major strategic win for Australia.

From BBC

The petition lauded the goal of protecting habitat and reducing risk but questioned the need for fences, calling them ugly and ineffective.

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