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elogiar

to praise

verb eh-loh-HYAHR Less Common

Origin: From Latin elogium (eulogy, inscription).

Also means

to commend

Usage Note

Elogiar means to praise or speak highly of someone or something, typically in a public or formal context. The noun is elogio (praise, compliment). It is more elevated than alabar (to praise) or felicitar (to congratulate). Le elogiaron por su trabajo = 'They praised him for his work'.

Examples

"El director elogió el trabajo del equipo."

Natural Translation

The director praised the team's work.

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