LAUD (2)

Laud, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Lauded; p. pr. & vb. n. Lauding.] [[L. laudare, fr. laus, laudis, praise. Cf. Allow.]] To praise in words alone, or with words and singing; to celebrate; to extol. With all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name. Book of Common Prayer.