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laud
1[ lawd ]
noun
- a song or hymn of praise.
- lauds, (used with a singular or plural verb) Ecclesiastical. a canonical hour, marked especially by psalms of praise, usually recited with matins.
Laud
2[ lawd ]
noun
- William, 1573–1645, archbishop of Canterbury and opponent of Puritanism: executed for treason.
laud
1/ ɔː /
verb
- tr to praise or glorify
noun
- praise or glorification
Laud
2/ ɔː /
noun
- LaudWilliam15731645MEnglishRELIGION: clergymanPOLITICS: statesman William. 1573–1645, English prelate; archbishop of Canterbury (1633–45). His persecution of Puritans and his High Church policies in England and Scotland were a cause of the Civil War; he was impeached by the Long Parliament (1640) and executed
Derived Forms
- ˈܻ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܻ· ·岹·ٴǰ [law, -dey-ter], noun
- ··ܻ verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Origin of laud1
Word History and Origins
Origin of laud1
Example Sentences
He lauded his client for turning himself in to authorities and said it was a sign that Henley is “not guilty.”
Many students and alumni lauded the university's decision to stand its ground, despite the consequences.
Val Kilmer, a character actor as famous for his idiosyncrasies as he was for his widely lauded performances in hit films such as “Top Gun,” “Tombstone” and “Batman Forever,” has died at age 65.
Givens’ videos have been seen tens of millions of times globally, and lauded by many of the same artists he’s made content about.
Tucked into the speeches lauding Lee’s accomplishments, more than one supporter called out Taylor for having the gall to go after her.
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