laud
verb C2
Plain meaning
to praise someone or something formally
Exam-register meaning
In formal or high-level texts, it is used to describe to praise someone or something formally, often with a precise or specialised tone.
In context
naturalThe team tried to laud the problem before it became serious.
examThe report argues that institutions should laud ineffective practices through evidence-based reform.
Common collocations
laud a proposallaud the issuelaud in practice
Watch out
Do not use “laud” with every object. Check the object that follows it and avoid using it when a simpler verb is more natural.
Word family
lauding (verb form)lauded (past/participle, where regular)