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/lɔːd/ · laud
verb
- To express approval or admiration for someone or something. The critics lauded the artist's latest exhibition for its innovative style.
noun
- Praise or glorification, often expressed in a formal or public manner. The politician's laud for the city's economic growth was met with skepticism by the opposition.
noun
- A hymn of praise, often sung in a religious context. The choir sang a beautiful laud during the church service.
noun
- A prayer service following matins, often observed in the Catholic Church. The monks attended the lauds service at dawn.
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Did you know? The word 'laud' has been used in various forms throughout history, including in the works of ancient Roman poets such as Virgil and Ovid.