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laud

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/lɔːd/ · laud

To praise highly, especially in a public context.

Meanings

verbformal

To praise highly, especially in a public context.

باہمی لحاظ سے تعریف کرنا، خاص طور پر عوامی سیاق و سباق میں۔

تعریف کرنا

ta'reef karna

Formal: تعریف کرنا

Synonyms

praisecommendapplaudتعریفحمدستائش

Antonyms

criticizedenouncecensureتنقید کرنامذمت کرنانکتہ چینی کرنا

Common Collocations

  • laud for achievements
  • laud the efforts
  • laud in public

Example Sentences

The community gathered to laud the efforts of the volunteers.

برادری نے رضاکاروں کی کوششوں کی تعریف کرنے کے لیے جمع ہوئی۔

Baradari ne razakaroon ki koshishon ki tareef karne ke liye jama hui.

She was lauded for her outstanding contributions to science.

اس کی سائنس کے لیے شاندار شراکتوں کی تعریف کی گئی۔

Us ki science ke liye shandar sharakatun ki tareef ki gayi.

Many critics laud the film's breathtaking visuals.

بہت سے ناقدین اس فلم کی دلکش مناظر کی تعریف کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se naqideen is film ki dilkash manazir ki tareef karte hain.

Easily Confused With

applaud:To 'laud' is to praise verbally, whereas to 'applaud' specifically refers to clapping in approval.

Word Family

laudable
adjectiveتعریفی
laudation
nounتعریف

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'laud' as a loud expression of praise.

Imagine a crowd clapping and cheering for someone who has accomplished something great.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خدا کی ذات کا ذکر سب سے افضل ہے، سب خوبیاں اس کی تعریف میں ہیں۔

Khuda ki zaat ka zikr sab se afzal hai, sab khubiyan us ki tareef mein hain.

The mention of God's essence is the most exalted, all qualities reside in His praise.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو تعریف کرے وہی قصیدے بھی سناتا ہے۔

Jo tareef kare wahi qaseeday bhi sunata hai.

The one who praises also recites epics.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "laudare" — to praise

First known use: 14th century

The word 'laud' entered the English language through Middle English from the Latin root 'laudare', which means to praise or glorify.