Translations for „praise“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

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I . praise [preɪz] VB trans (express approval)

praise

elogiar

to praise sb for sth

elogiar alguém por a. c.

to praise sb for sth (worship)

louvar

II . praise [preɪz] N no pl (approval)

praise

elogio m

to (only) have praise for sb/sth

só ter elogios para alguém/a. c.

to (only) have praise for sb/sth (worship)

louvor m

Usage examples with praise

to sing sb's praise

fazer elogios a alguém

to praise sb for sth

elogiar alguém por a. c.

to be sparing with one's praise

poupar elogios

to (only) have praise for sb/sth

só ter elogios para alguém/a. c.

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Lee states that some Japanese producers even praise fansubber's efforts at promoting their work overseas.

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He has received critical praise for his unconventional and often surrealist art style.

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He heaped praise on the music, calling it artful in its simplicity and, if one is in the right mood, vividly evocative.

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The novel received much critical praise and became an instant bestseller.

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He balanced his penchant for universal critical thought with liberal doses of flattery and praise to the appropriate individuals in aristocratic society.

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His rapid-eye exam won praise from law enforcement authorities as an effective field drug sobriety test.

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It exceeded any description or praise; it was incomprehensible and ineffable; it was beyond all that we may imagine including perfection.

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The song is a ballad of praise of and expression of love for the lass.

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They are followed by "jaroo" (praise-singers), the most famous "naxamala", acting as societal orators.

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There was praise for the crashes, and it has been noted that the explosions are poor, but their resulting debris is a nice touch.

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