laud 
/ˈlɑ:d/ verb
lauds; laud·ed; laud·ing /ˈlɑ:d/ verb [+ obj] somewhat formal : to praise (someone or something)
▪ Many people lauded her efforts to help the poor. = Many people lauded her for her efforts to help the poor. ▪ He was much lauded as a successful businessman.
▪ Many people lauded her efforts to help the poor. = Many people lauded her for her efforts to help the poor. ▪ He was much lauded as a successful businessman.
