Emily Dickinson Lexicon

praise (-d, -s, -ing), v. [OFr < L. preti-āre, to price, value, prize < preti-um, price.] (webplay: display, God, goodness).

1. Compliment; commend; extol; express admiration for; pay appropriate tribute to.
2. Eulogize; honor; glorify; pronounce a ceremonious speech of commendation in honor of.
3. [Fig.] sing; warble; produce music.
4. [Fig.] enjoy; find pleasure in.