laudation
pronunciation
How to pronounce laudation in British English:
UK [lɔ:'deɪʃən]
How to pronounce laudation in American English:
US [lɒ'deɪʃən]
Word Origin
- laudation (n.)
- late 15c., from Latin laudationem (nominative laudatio) "a praising, commendation," noun of action from past participle stem of laudare "to praise" (see laud).
Example
- 1. Notwithstanding his very liberal laudation of himself , however , the major was selfish .