praiser
|prais-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈpreɪzər/
🇬🇧
/ˈpreɪzə/
(praise)
approval or admiration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'praiser' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'preisen,' where 'preis' meant 'value or worth.'
Historical Evolution
'preisen' transformed into the Old French word 'preisier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'praise' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to value or appraise,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to express approval or admiration.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42
