belaud: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very lowFormal, literary, somewhat archaic
Quick answer
What does “belaud” mean?
To praise someone or something enthusiastically and excessively.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To praise someone or something enthusiastically and excessively.
To heap praise upon, often in a manner that is exaggerated or fulsome.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage; the word is equally rare in both varieties.
Connotations
In both, the word sounds literary and old-fashioned. The slight negative nuance of 'excessive praise' is present in both.
Frequency
Extremely rare in contemporary usage in both British and American English. Its use is confined to literary or highly formal, often ironic, contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “belaud” in a Sentence
Someone belauds something/someone.Something/someone is belauded by someone.To belaud someone/something for something.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “belaud” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The critics proceeded to belaud the actor's mediocre performance.
- He is often belauded in the press for his charitable work.
American English
- The biographer tends to belaud his subject's every action.
- The product was belauded in the marketing materials.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Highly unlikely; would sound stilted.
Academic
Possible in literary or historical criticism, but 'laud' or 'extol' is more common.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Not applicable.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “belaud”
- Using it as a common synonym for 'praise'.
- Misspelling as 'belaud' or 'be-laud'.
- Mispronouncing the first syllable as 'bee' instead of 'bih'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, 'belaud' is an uncommon, formal, and somewhat archaic word. 'Praise', 'commend', or 'extol' are far more frequent choices.
Not necessarily, but it often carries a connotation of excessive or undeserved praise. The context usually determines if the praise is seen as genuine or overblown.
'Laud' means to praise highly. 'Belaud' is an intensified form, meaning to praise enthusiastically and often excessively. 'Belaud' is much rarer.
It can, but it should be used with caution. It fits in literary, formal, or ironic contexts. In most everyday or professional writing, a simpler synonym is preferable.
To praise someone or something enthusiastically and excessively.
Belaud is usually formal, literary, somewhat archaic in register.
Belaud: in British English it is pronounced /bɪˈlɔːd/, and in American English it is pronounced /bɪˈlɔd/ or /bɪˈlɑd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “To belaud to the skies”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'BEing LOUD with praise' or 'BEfore you LAUD (praise) someone, don't belaud them (overdo it).'
Conceptual Metaphor
PRAISE IS A VOLUME (to increase praise is to make it louder/more expansive).
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following sentences uses 'belaud' CORRECTLY?