[praise] vb praised ; prais.ing [ME, fr. OF preisier to prize, praise, fr. LL pretiare to prize, fr. L pretium price--more at price] vt (13c) 1: to express a favorable judgment of: commend
2: to glorify (a god or saint) esp. by the attribution of perfections ~ vi: to express praise -- prais.er n
[2]praise n (14c) 1 a: an expression of approval: commendation b: worship
2. a: value, merit b archaic: one that is praised