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laud, lauds; lauded, lauding (verbs)
1. Praising or glorifying: The girl's parents lauded her for achieving such good grades."

"The dog's owner was lauding his pet for its outstanding performance at the canine show."
2. Expressing a hymn or song of praise: "The minister of the church urged his congregation to laud God in song and in their daily behavior."

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laud, lord, lord
laud (LAWD) (verb)
To praise or to extol: Tony spoke to laud his predecessor and to thank her for her support.
lord (LORD) (verb)
To act in a manner suggestive of being superior to others: Because Ben lived in the country, he always tried to lord it over his friends, who lived in the city.
lord (LORD) (noun)
A male ruler or land owner who has his office typically through inheritance: The lord of the manor was an agreeable person and well-liked.

According to legend, the crowd of farmers sang songs to laud the lord of the manor when lower taxes were announced.

(Latin: praise, praising; glorify, glorifying; showing or expressing strong approval or admiration for something or someone)