laud- +
(Latin: praise, glorify)
collaud
Joining together in praising.
collaudation
Uniting in praising.
cum laude
With praise.
A reference to a good examination grade or an earned degree from an educational institution.
illaudable
1. Not laudable; not praise-worthy.
2. Worthy of censure or disapprobation instead of praise.
laud, lauds
1. To give praise to; glorify.
2. Praise; glorification.
3. A hymn or song of praise.
laudability
Praiseworthiness; worthy of praise.
laudable
1. Worthy of being praised; commendable; praiseworthy.
2. Worthy of high praise.
laudableness
1. The quality of deserving praise; praiseworthiness; such as, the laudableness of designs, purposes, motives, or actions.
2. Being worthy of praise
laudably
Deserving praise.
laudation
1. The act of lauding; praising; giving a high commendation.
2. An instance of lauding; tribute; encomium (a formal expression of high praise; a eulogy): "An encomium by the President greeted the returning military hero."
laudative
Being worthy of praise and honors.
laudator
Someone who communicates high praise.
laudatory, laudative
1. Full of or giving praise: "He was quick to make a laudatory remark about her work."
2. Expressing praise or admiration.
3. Expressing or conferring praise: "The critic wrote a laudatory review of the new play."
4. Containing or expressing praise: "He was overwhelmed by the speaker's laudatory remarks regarding his volunteer work.
lauded
Praised, glorified, or honored.
lauder
Someone who communicates high praise.