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. lauds, (used with a singular or plural verb) Ecclesiastical. 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. LaudWilliam15731645MEnglishRELIGION: clergymanPOLITICS: statesman 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

Derived Forms

• ˈlauder, noun

Other Words From

• laud·er lau·da·tor [law, -dey-ter], noun
• o·ver·laud 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

He lauded her support of ‘school choice’ and ‘parents’ rights.’

From Los Angeles Times

The irony of lauding a white fictional boxing hero in Philadelphia wasn’t lost on comedian Bill Burr who in 2011 said:

From Salon

Jones earned rave reviews in his early England days, with captain Jamie George lauding the "crazy energy" he was coaxing from their defence.

From BBC

In their statement announcing Robins’ departure, Coventry said he would be "remembered and lauded as one of the club's greatest ever managers".

From BBC

On Wednesday, he noted that Harris inherited "extraordinary circumstances" and lauded the "clear vision" of her "historic campaign."

From Salon

Related Words

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