belaud

[ bih-lawd ]

verb (used with object)

1. to praise excessively.

Other Words From

• be·lauder noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of belaud¹

First recorded in 1840–50; be- + laud

Example Sentences

“If the government persists in being stubborn and refusing to negotiate in good conditions, we’ll carry on,” Belaud vowed.

From Washington Times

“We’re all at the bottom of a deep hole being unable to play since Dec. 5,” said violinist Emilie Belaud.

From Washington Times

“If the government persists in being stubborn and refusing to negotiate in good conditions, we’ll carry on,” Belaud vowed.

From Seattle Times

“We’re all at the bottom of a deep hole being unable to play since Dec. 5,” said violinist Emilie Belaud.

From Seattle Times

As may be imagined, I defended peace in the one, and did my best to belaud his Excellency in the other.

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