elogiar

Senses

1. 1.

   to praise, to compliment

   to express approval or admiration for someone or something

2. 2.

   to commend

   to formally recognize someone's merit or achievement

Examples

• "O professor elogiou o trabalho dos alunos."

  The teacher praised the students' work.

• "Ela sempre elogia a comida da mãe."

  She always compliments her mother's cooking.

• "O chefe me elogiou pela dedicação ao projeto."

  The boss commended me for my dedication to the project.

Usage

Common verb in both formal and informal contexts. Typically used with direct object (elogiar alguém/algo) or with "por" to specify the reason (elogiar alguém por algo). The noun form is "elogio" (praise, compliment).