praise
see also CRITICISM, BLAME
- to say that sb/sth is good and should be admired: praise sb/sth (for sth); noun (U): praise
She was praised for her decision to stay with the children. ◎ They might respond better if they were given more praise. ◎ His latest novel has received a great deal of praise.
- to tell sb that sb/sth is good: recommend sb/sth (to sb)
Can you recommend anyone for the job?
- if sth deserves praise, you can call it admirable, impressive
an impressive performance
- if sth deserves a lot of praise, you can call it brilliant, marvellous, wonderful, excellent, amazing, outstanding
- if sth deserves praise, but not a lot of praise, you can call it commendable, creditable
a creditable attempt
- to tell sb that they have done sth well: congratulate sb (on/for sth), offer/give* sb your congratulations
We congratulated her on the birth of her first grandchild. ◎ He should be congratulated for the part he has played in our success.
- when you want to congratulate sb, you can say Congratulations!Well done!
- to tell sb politely that they look good, have done sth well, etc: compliment sb (on sth), pay* sb a compliment; adjective: complimentary
Aren't you going to compliment me on my home-made bread? ◎ She's used to getting complimentary remarks.
- an act of complimenting sb: compliment
You shouldn't have been offended when he said you'd put on weight - I'm sure it was meant as a compliment.
- to praise sb too much because you want to please them and get some advantage for yourself: flatter sb; noun (U): flattery
Don't you realize he's just trying to flatter you? ◎ Flattery will get you nowhere.
- to praise your own achievements or qualities with too much pride: boast (about sth), (informal) blow* your own trumpet; adjective: boastful
Ever since he came first in the exam he's never stopped boasting about it.
※ more on praising yourself too much PROUD
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