Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-der-preyz]
- /ˌʌn dərˈpreɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-der-preyz]
- /ˌʌn dərˈpreɪz/
Definitions of underpraise word
- verb with object underpraise to praise to a lesser degree or extent than the circumstances warrant. 1
- verb underpraise to praise insufficiently 0
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Origin of underpraise
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1690-1700; under- + praise
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Parts of speech for Underpraise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
underpraise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
underpraise usage trend in Literature
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