lauds

/ lɔːdz /

noun

1. functioning as singular or plural RC Church the traditional morning prayer of the Western Church, constituting with matins the first of the seven canonical hours

Word History and Origins

Origin of lauds¹

C14: see laud

Example Sentences

But Trump also lauds what he sees as his own strong personal connection with President Xi Jinping.

From BBC

He frequently lauds his proposed tariffs as beneficial to the nation, characterizing the plan as a way to siphon money from opposing countries during the presidential debate last month.

From Salon

The Biden administration lauds the app as part of the solution to the border crisis.

From Los Angeles Times

It lauds the Marley of dormitory posters, a snapshot of a lifestyle hero who is always the coolest guy in the room.

From New York Times

Marine scientist David Koweek of the nonprofit Ocean Visions, which has previously supported Running Tide’s research, lauds the simplicity of sinking terrestrial biomass, because technology exists for almost every step in the process.

From Science Magazine

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