The verb laud means to praise.
- Halina’s efforts to find accommodations for the homeless were lauded by the Calgary Herald.
The adjective laudable means worthy of praise.
- The animal rights movement has undertaken many laudable (praiseworthy) projects.
The adjective laudatory refers to expressing praise.
- You’ll make me blush if you continue with your laudatory (not laudable) remarks.
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