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December 10, 2016 Word of the Day

laud /ˈlɑːd/ verb
laud
/ˈlɑːd/
verb

lauds; lauded; lauding

The woman is being lauded for her accomplishments at work.
The woman is being lauded for her accomplishments at work.
Definition of LAUD

[+ object] somewhat formal

: to praise (someone or something)

  • Many people lauded her efforts to help the poor. = Many people lauded her for her efforts to help the poor.

  • He was much lauded as a successful businessman.

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