/alaˈβaɾ/
#4150 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to praise
Word origin
From Latin allaudare, an intensive form of laudare ('to praise'), which also gives English 'laud' and 'applaud'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- allaudare
- English cognates
- laud, applaud
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular (1st group)
Examples
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Everyone praises his bravery.
alumnos.
The teacher praised his pupils' work.
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Why do you praise that singer so much?
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I do not like to praise anyone without reason.
críticos .
The critics praise the new film.
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