Meaning

noun an expression of approval and commendation

noun offering words of homage as an act of worship

verb express approval of

originFrom Middle English praisen, preisen, from Old French proisier, preisier (“to value, prize”), from Late Latin pretiō (“to value, prize”) from pretium (“price, worth, reward”). Displaced native Middle English herien from Old English herian (“to praise”).

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