noun
Uncommon
praising
PRAY-zihng
Praising (noun) means the act of giving praise to someone. Example: “A bit of praising goes a long way in motivating a nervous new employee.”
noun
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The act of giving praise to someone.
"We ask people all the time, “How many of you are sick and tired of all the praisings you get at work or at home?” Everybody laughs, because most of us do not naturally think of cheering each other on."
— Ken Blanchard, Leading at a Higher Level (2009)
"A bit of praising goes a long way in motivating a nervous new employee."
How to use praising
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "praise" — the act of expressing approval or admiration.
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Rhymes for praising
rising
raising
arising
devising
advising
bruising
cruising
uprising
promising
surprising
exercising
practising
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Frequently asked questions
What does “praising” mean?
The word “praising” means the act of giving praise to someone. In plain terms, the -ing form of "praise" — the act of expressing approval or admiration.
How do you pronounce “praising”?
“Praising” is pronounced PRAY-zihng (/ˈpɹeɪzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “praising” in a sentence?
Here is “praising” used in a sentence: “A bit of praising goes a long way in motivating a nervous new employee.”
What part of speech is “praising”?
“Praising” is a noun.
Is “praising” a common word?
“Praising” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between praising and complimenting?
Praising means giving praise to someone, often expressing approval or admiration for their qualities or achievements in a broader or more emphatic way. Complimenting tends to be a smaller, more specific act, such as remarking on one detail, whereas praising can cover overall approval of a person or their work.
Is praising used as a noun or a verb form?
Praising functions as a noun referring to the act of giving praise to someone, as in 'the praising of her efforts continued all day.' It can also appear as the -ing form of the verb 'praise' in continuous tenses, such as 'they are praising the team.'
Can you praise something as well as someone?
Yes, praising is not limited to people; it can apply to praising someone's work, an achievement, an idea, or anything else considered worthy of approval. The core meaning stays the same: giving praise to whatever or whoever is being recognized.
