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Common collocations with praise in American Collocation

praise verb transitive

US /preɪz/

enthusiastically

enthusiastically
extravagantly
highly
lavishly
roundly
warmly

He had had two novels published, both of which had been lavishly praised by critics.

by everyone or many people

consistently
unanimously
universally
widely

The symphony was almost universally praised.

by critics

critically

He is the author of critically praised books about Fidel Castro and Pope John Paul II.

It was the most highly praised biography of the year.

The company was widely praised for its response to the crisis.

in a way that is deserved

justly
rightly

She rightly praises the efforts of local people.

in public

openly
publicly

Since taking office, he has publicly praised the insurgency.