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praiser

|prais/er|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈpreɪzər/

🇬🇧

/ˈpreɪzə/

(praise)

approval or admiration

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'praiser' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'preisen,' where 'preis' meant 'value or worth.'

Historical Evolution

'preisen' transformed into the Old French word 'preisier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'praise' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to value or appraise,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to express approval or admiration.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who praises or expresses approval or admiration.

The praiser spoke highly of the artist's work.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42