laud
to praise highly
Word origin: From Latin laudare, to praise.
Laud in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing laud in a sentence.
Reviewers lauded the novel, calling it a triumph of empathy and craftsmanship.
Reviewers lauded the monograph for synthesizing decades of scattered archival research into a single coherent argument.
Using “laud” well
Laud is a formal, often public word for high praise, stronger and more ceremonial than simply complimenting. It frequently appears in the passive voice, as in widely lauded.
More GRE words starting with L
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extremely complicated and full of confusing twists and turns
tearful or given to weeping; mournful
lacking enthusiasm, effort, or determination; carelessly lazy
lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; not impressive
using very few words; terse to the point of seeming blunt
one who falls behind or lags noticeably slower than others
to criticize or scold harshly
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