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elogiar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • commend verb To praise someone formally for doing something well.
  • compliment noun A remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.
  • eulogize verb To praise, celebrate or pay homage to (someone), especially in an eloquent formal eulogy.
  • praise noun Words expressing approval or admiration for someone or something.

Senses

elogiar is used for these senses in English:

  • commend (transitive) To praise or acclaim.
  • compliment (ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
  • extol (transitive) To praise; to make high.
  • praise To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.

commend — full definition

  1. verb To praise someone formally for doing something well.
  2. verb To entrust someone or something to another's care.

compliment — full definition

  1. noun A remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.
  2. verb To tell someone that you admire or approve of them or something they have done.
  3. noun Polite greetings or good wishes conveyed to someone, especially in formal or written form.

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