ยกย่อง
praise
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- 1 praise、extol、esteem、admire、respect
This word means to recognize someone or something as highly worthy and express respect or praise. It is stronger and more serious than simply giving a casual compliment.
praise、extol、esteem、admire、respect
Used when someone’s character, actions, achievements, or contributions are valued highly and praised with respect.
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ยกย่องคนดี yók yɔ̂ɔŋ khon dii to honor good people ยกย่องคนดี details
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Learning notes
Explanation
ยกย่อง has the image of placing someone or something in a high position of value. It can refer to people, good deeds, achievements, abilities, works, or ideas. It can appear in conversation, but it is not a light compliment; it usually includes respect, recognition, or a sense of public or moral value. Common patterns include ได้รับการยกย่องว่า... “to be regarded as...,” เป็นที่ยกย่อง “to be highly praised,” and ยกย่องให้เป็น... “to honor or recognize as....”
Usage
This word is common when giving serious recognition to someone’s achievements, good deeds, professional ability, or contribution to society. It fits news reports, awards, memorial writing, school or workplace evaluations, and public discussions.
Caution
For casual compliments, ชม is usually more natural. Using ยกย่อง for things like praising a hairstyle or food can sound exaggerated. It is also normally used for positive evaluation, so it is not used for bad actions unless the speaker is being ironic.
Differences from similar words
1 praise synonyms
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ชม is the everyday verb for complimenting or praising, including simple things like clothes, food, or a hairstyle. ยกย่อง is weightier and is used to recognize someone’s character, achievements, or contributions.
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ชมเชย means to praise or commend and is common in school or workplace contexts. ยกย่อง carries a stronger sense of holding someone in high regard, often for social, moral, or lasting merit.
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สรรเสริญ is a somewhat formal word meaning to praise or laud, often used for virtues, people, or achievements. ยกย่อง is similar but focuses more on recognizing and placing high value on someone or something.
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เชิดชู suggests honoring or upholding someone as an example. ยกย่อง is broader and can be used for respectfully praising or highly valuing people, actions, or achievements.