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to praise; to extol; to hail; to laud; to celebrate
選手の努力を称えて拍手が送られた。
Applause was given in praise of the athlete's effort.
彼の功績を称える式典が開かれた。
A ceremony was held to honor his achievements.
国民は英雄の功績を称えた。
The people praised the hero's achievements.