Dictionary / Vocabulary / 褒める
ほめる
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of
JLPT N3 common word Also written 誉める、賞める、称める、讃める
国王はいつも自分を褒めるおべっか使いにうんざりしていたので彼らを遠くへ飛ばした。
The king was tired of his sycophants always praising him, so he sent them away.
立派な仕事をしたと彼を誉めた。
We commended him for his good work.
面前で人を誉めるような人を信用するな。
Do not trust such men as praise you to your face.