grammar · formal
be praised for + V-ing
used to say that someone or something receives praise because of a particular action or quality
Examples
“The school was praised for improving attendance rates.”
“She was praised for her quick response to the emergency.”
“The initiative is widely praised for reducing waste in the community.”
Band 8 sentence
“The municipal program was widely praised for engaging local residents in sustainable waste management practices.”
Collocations
- be widely praised for
- be highly praised for
Word family
Common mistakes
The team praised for their dedication.→The team was praised for their dedication.
They were praised on improving the system.→They were praised for improving the system.
Say it for a higher band
5say good things about→6be praised→7+be praised for + V-ing
Synonyms
be lauded for
Easily confused
be lauded for
“The artist was lauded for her innovative use of materials.”
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