lauds or Lauds plural in form but singular or plural in construction: an office of solemn praise to God forming with matins (see matinssense 1) the first of the canonical hours (see canonical hoursense 2)
Verb He was much lauded as a successful businessman. the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel Noun an actor who in his lifetime received all the laud and honor that the theater world could bestow
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Verb
But family members made sure to laud the legacies the two men left behind. Richard Wintonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022 His supporters laud his policy approaches, as well as his manners. Yana Kunichoff, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2022 The magazine typically asks high-profile figures to laud their contemporaries for the list, and McConaughey -- an Oscar and Golden Globe winner with a long list of movie credits -- certainly fits that bill. Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 23 May 2022 The winners of the UK Fragrance Foundation Awards, including Chanel, Paco Rabanne and Juliet Has A Gun, all celebrated in London last night as the industry gathered to laud its success. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 13 May 2022 Povlsen is a controversial figure; although some laud his ecological achievements, others are concerned about the power his resources can wield. Cathleen O'grady, The Atlantic, 20 May 2022 Those who know and love Janine Tucker often laud her contributions to women’s lacrosse. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2022 Policymakers laud housing that comes with support services as the golden ticket out of homelessness.oregonlive, 19 Dec. 2021 After the exuberant duet, Twain took to Twitter to laud her co-star's performance. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 16 Apr. 2022
Noun
Mainstream platforms and public health leaders continue to ask us to ignore the evidence and laud as exceptional Israel’s public health gains. Osaid Alser, Scientific American, 27 May 2021 The young priests rise by 6 a.m. each day and gather in the chapel to sing lauds, a morning prayer to praise God as the sun rises.Washington Post, 24 May 2017 See More
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Latin laudare, from laud-, laus
Noun
Middle English laudes (plural), from Medieval Latin, from Latin, plural of laud-, laus praise