Preisen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Preisen" is used as verb with the meaning of "praise", "commend" or "extol".

Essential properties of "preisen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: preisen
  • Simple past: pries
  • Participle: gepriesen

See full conjugation of preisen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "preisen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To praise enthusiastically"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Gemeinde hat den Bürgermeister für seine Verdienste gepriesen.The community praised the mayor for his merits.
  2. Sie preisen das neue Produkt als revolutionär.They praise the new product as revolutionary.
  3. Die Kritiker haben den Schauspieler für seine Leistung im Film gepriesen.The critics praised the actor for his performance in the film.

2.) "To worship a deity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Gläubigen preisen ihren Gott in der Kirche.The believers worship their God in church.
  2. Sie preisen den Herrn mit Gesang und Gebet.They praise the Lord with song and prayer.
  3. Die Psalmen preisen die Größe Gottes.The Psalms praise the greatness of God.

3.) "To recommend positively"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Verkäufer hat das Produkt sehr gepriesen.The salesperson highly recommended the product.
  2. Die Firma preist ihr neues Modell als das beste auf dem Markt.The company promotes its new model as the best on the market.
  3. Er hat mir das Restaurant wärmstens gepriesen.He warmly recommended the restaurant to me.
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