verb
- to praise excessively or insincerely; to flatter lavishly
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'belaud'; literary or formal register
Examples
- The critic belauds the director's latest film despite its obvious flaws.
- She belauds her friend's cooking even when the meal is poorly prepared.
- The advertisement belauds the product's benefits without mentioning any drawbacks.
- He belauds the company's leadership in every public statement.
- The review belauds the actor's performance with over-the-top language.