Translation
to praise
Word origin
From Latin laudare ('to praise'), from laus ('praise'). English keeps the root in the slightly formal verb laud and in laudable. Note the diphthong: aŭ is one syllable, so laŭdi has two.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- laudare
- English cognates
- laud, laudable
Examples
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The teacher praised the hard-working student.
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Everyone praised the beautiful book.
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The mother praised her son.
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