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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