belaud

verb

bi-ˈlȯd How to pronounce belaud (audio)
Definition of belaudnext
as in to congratulate
to praise too much critically belauded in his heyday, that early 20th-century novelist is now largely forgotten

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belaud
  1. congratulate
  2. applaud
  3. commend
  4. praise
  5. butter up
  6. honey
  7. stroke
  8. massage
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  • The singer pushed his chair back, watched in awe, and then leaped up from his seat to congratulate Hill up close.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • However, many of his followers went to the comments to ask about his new bundle of joy and congratulate him.
    — Kayla Grant, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of congratulate
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  • Hundreds of social media users have commented on TikTok to applaud Wheels and praise Santos for giving him a second chance at life.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Get The Recipe Cheeseburger Sliders Bring out the tray of sliders and the entire party will applaud.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of applaud
Verb
  • Pascal commended Kaitlyn Dever, who joined Season 2 as the character Abby.
    — Abigail Lee, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025
  • A number of fans and celebrity supporters commended her for speaking out about her faith and promoting prayer.
    — Ashley Hume, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of commend
Verb
  • Vintage Year In another vintage year for CPH:FORUM, many industry delegates praised the high quality and variety of projects pitched.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • McKinley commented on Porsha’s post, praising her for putting the extravaganza together for their little one.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of praise
Verb
  • In contrast, Tai — who eventually becomes a powerful lawyer as an adult — often relies on buttering up her witnesses and using courtroom theatrics to get her point across.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Zelensky isn’t alone among prominent Ukrainians in trying to butter up Trump.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
Definition of butter up
Verb
  • Those harmonies — simultaneously honeyed and gravelly, providing just enough support without overshadowing, yet so powerful and full of potential — echoes Whitten.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
  • Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.
    — Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
Definition of honey
Verb
  • An inning earlier, Contreras stroked an RBI double to left for his first hit of the season to score Masyn Winn, and Lars Nootbaar scored on shortstop Nicky Lopez’s errant throw to tie the game at 5-all.
    — Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The Gators managed to get runners on the base in the fifth when second baseman Mia Williams stroked a single down the left-field line to open the inning.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of stroke
Verb
  • The brand recommends massaging this tool into the skin a couple of times a week to calm inflammation and soften fine lines.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Use your fingers to massage the zest into the sugar to bring out the oils in the lemon zest.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of massage
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“Belaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belaud. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

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