praise

称賛、褒め言葉

人や物が優れていることや、よくできたことを認める言葉。

やさしい英語で： Words that show you think someone or something is good or has done well.

• Her work deserves praise.
• The teacher gave him praise for helping others.
• Their new film received high praise from critics.

使い方： praise for someone/something (The team received praise for its quick response.)

類義語： approval, admiration, commendation

反対語： criticism

よく使う表現： high praise, receive praise, praise for something, words of praise

賛美、礼賛

神への愛や敬意を表す言葉や歌。

やさしい英語で： Words or songs that express love and respect for God.

• They sang songs of praise.
• The church was filled with joyful praise.
• We gathered to offer praise to the Lord.

使い方： praise to someone (The congregation offered praise to God.)

類義語： worship, adoration, glorification

よく使う表現： praise to God, songs of praise, sing praise

褒める、称賛する

人や物の良さを認めたり、よくできたと伝えたりする。

やさしい英語で： To say that someone or something is good or has done well.

• They praised my cooking.
• The coach praised us for playing well.
• Why does everyone praise that film?

使い方： praise someone for something/doing something (She praised him for staying calm.)

類義語： compliment, commend, applaud

反対語： criticize

よく使う表現： praise someone, praise someone's work, praise someone highly, praise the Lord