称(たた)える

たたえる
verb (ichidan)
to praise, to honor, to extol
1. to praise, to honor, to extol, to commend
To express admiration or respect for someone's achievements, virtues, or qualities. A formal and elevated word for praising or honoring.
英雄(えいゆう)の功績(こうせき)を称(たた)える。
To honor the hero's achievements.
選手(せんしゅ)たちの努力(どりょく)を称(たた)えて拍手(はくしゅ)が起(お)きた。
Applause broke out to praise the athletes' efforts.
長年(ながねん)にわたる地域(ちいき)への貢献(こうけん)を称(たた)えて、市(し)から表彰状(ひょうしょうじょう)が贈(おく)られた。
A certificate of commendation was presented by the city to honor years of contribution to the community.

USAGE:
A formal and literary verb. Also written 讃(たた)える. More elevated than 褒(ほ)める (to praise — everyday, casual). 称(たた)える implies public recognition or deep respect, while 褒(ほ)める is used for everyday compliments.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 功績(こうせき)を称(たた)える: to honor achievements
  • 勇気(ゆうき)を称(たた)える: to praise courage
  • ～を称(たた)えて: in honor of...
  • 互(たが)いの健闘(けんとう)を称(たた)え合(あ)う: to commend each other's efforts
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