praise/pɹeɪz/EtymologyFrom Middle English praise, preyse, from the verb (see below). Doublet of prize. Displaced native Middle English lof from Old English lof (“praise”) and Middle English loenge, loange from Old French löenge, löange (“praise”).praise means commendation; favourable representation in words. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 69 out of 100.nounCommendation; favourable representation in words.“The writer's latest novel received great praise in the media.”Worship, glorification, adoration.“praise of God”verbTo give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.“Be sure to praise Bobby for his excellent work at school this week.”