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to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
子供を褒めることが大切です。
It's important to praise children.
先生に褒められて嬉しかった。
I was happy to be praised by the teacher.
彼の努力を褒めてあげたい。
I want to praise his efforts.