laud

To give praise to; glorify. synonym: praise.

Praise; glorification.

A hymn or song of praise.

The service of prayers formerly following the matins and constituting with them the first of the seven canonical hours.

The time appointed for this service.

To praise in words; speak or sing in praise of; especially, to extol or praise highly: as, to laud one to the skies.

Praise; commendation; honorable mention.

That part of divine worship which consists in praise.

Music or a song in praise or honor of any one.