1praise 
/ˈpreɪz/ verb
prais·es; praised; prais·ing /ˈpreɪz/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to say or write good things about (someone or something) : to express approval of (someone or something)
▪ Critics praised her as both an actor and director. ▪ He praised her cooking. ▪ A good teacher praises students when they do well. ▪ His poems praise nature. — opposite criticize 2 : to express thanks to or love and respect for (God)
▪ We praise God for your safe arrival. ▪ Praise Allah that you are safe! [=I thank Allah that you are safe] ▪ People gather in churches to praise the Lord.
▪ Critics praised her as both an actor and director. ▪ He praised her cooking. ▪ A good teacher praises students when they do well. ▪ His poems praise nature. — opposite criticize
▪ We praise God for your safe arrival. ▪ Praise Allah that you are safe! [=I thank Allah that you are safe] ▪ People gather in churches to praise the Lord.
praise (someone or something) to the skies
: to praise someone or something very much
▪ Critics have praised the play to the skies.
▪ Critics have praised the play to the skies.
