1. praised highly; acclaimed or commended publicly
Usage: past tense and past participle of ‘laud’

Examples

• The teacher lauded the student’s exceptional research project.
• Critics lauded the film for its innovative cinematography.
• The community lauded the volunteers for their dedication.
• Her efforts to help the homeless were widely lauded.
• The scientist was lauded for her groundbreaking discovery.
• The coach lauded the team’s improvement throughout the season.