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praise

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/preɪz/ · praise

to express admiration or approval for someone or something.

Meanings

verbformal

to express admiration or approval for someone or something.

کسی یا کسی چیز کی تعریف یا توصیف کرنا.

تعریف

tareef

Synonyms

commendlaudextolمدحتعریفسراہنا

Antonyms

criticizeblamecondemnتنقید کرناالزام دینامذمت کرنا

Common Collocations

  • public praise
  • praise and recognition
  • praise for efforts

Example Sentences

The teacher praised the student for their hard work.

استاد نے طالب علم کی محنت کی تعریف کی.

Ustaad ne talib-e-ilm ki mehnat ki tareef ki.

His achievements deserve praise.

اس کی کامیابیاں تعریف کی مستحق ہیں.

Is ki kamiyabiyaan tareef ki mustahiq hain.

She received praise for her performance in the play.

اس نے ڈرامہ میں اپنی کارکردگی پر تعریف حاصل کی.

Us ne drama mein apni karkardagi par tareef hasil ki.

Easily Confused With

prize:Prize refers to a reward or accolade, whereas praise is the act of expressing approval.
nounformal

an expression of admiration or approval.

تعریف یا توصیف کا ایک اظہار.

تعریف

tareef

Synonyms

commendationacclaimapplauseسراہناستائشتعریف

Antonyms

criticismreproachcensureتنقیدملامتمذمت

Common Collocations

  • received praise
  • high praise
  • words of praise

Example Sentences

Her performance earned high praise from the critics.

اس کی کارکردگی نے ناقدین کی جانب سے اعلیٰ تعریف حاصل کی.

Is ki karkardagi ne naqqidin ki janib se aala tareef hasil ki.

He basked in the praise of his peers.

وہ اپنی ہموطنوں کی تعریف میں خوش ہوا.

Woh apni hamwatun ki tareef mein khush hua.

The article was full of praise for the charity work.

مضمون خیراتی کام کی تعریف سے بھرا ہوا تھا.

Mazmoon khairati kaam ki tareef se bhara hua tha.

Easily Confused With

prize:A prize is something given as a reward, while praise is a verbal expression of admiration.

Word Family

praiseworthy
adjectiveتعریف کے لائق

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'praise' by associating it with the act of giving someone a high five for a job well done.

Visualize a crowd clapping and cheering for a performer.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کسی نے کہی ہے یہ ادیب کی تعریف ہم تو بس आपकी محبت کے قائل ہیں

Kisi ne kahi hai yeh adeeb ki tareef Hum to bas aapki mohabbat ke qa'il hain

Someone has said this about the praise of a writer We are just convinced of your love.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ستائش میں کیا جانا.

Sitaash mein kya jana.

What is to be achieved in praise.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "preisier" — to prize, to value

First known use: 15th century

The word 'praise' has evolved from Old French and Latin, initially signifying the value placed on someone or something, which eventually led to its use in the context of commendation.