I. ˈprāz verb
( praised ; prais·ing )
Etymology: Middle English preisen, from Anglo-French preiser, priser to appraise, esteem — more at prize
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
1. : to express a favorable judgment of : commend
2. : to glorify (a god or saint) especially by the attribution of perfections
intransitive verb
: to express praise
• prais·er noun
II. noun
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : an expression of approval : commendation
b. : worship
2.
a. : value , merit
b. archaic : one that is praised