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. (used with a singular or plural verb),  lauds, 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

noun

1. praise or glorification

Laud

²

/ lɔːd /

noun

1. 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

Other Word Forms

• lauder noun
• laudator noun
• overlaud verb (used with object)

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”

Word History and Origins

Origin of laud¹

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

Example Sentences

And yet, instead of being lauded for these towering achievements, Levy's time at the top always be overshadowed for many fans by the lack of success associated with his reign.

From BBC

Buckley’s searching, searing turn seems destined to be lauded countless times these next few months, a performance that is as impossible to ignore as the character she plays.

From Los Angeles Times

The Southport-born golfer is one of the most popular players in the sport and as well as the acclaim of his legions of fans, his victory was lauded by 15-time major winner Tiger Woods.

From BBC

The developments bring the fight over America’s higher education institutions — which has roiled elite private East Coast universities for months — to the nation’s most powerful and lauded public university system.

From Los Angeles Times

Other celebrities commented or lauded these more public response in their comments, like Academy Award winning actor Tatum O’Neal responding with six clapping emojis and director Lee Daniels with a simple laughing comment.

From Salon

Related Words

• admire 
• adore 
• celebrate 
• commend 
• compliment 
• eulogize 
• extol 
• honor 
• revere