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Praise can have a number of positive effects. It can boost someone’s self-esteem, make them feel appreciated, and motivate them to continue doing good things. Praise can also strengthen relationships and build trust.

However, it is important to note that praise should be given sincerely and without exaggeration. If someone is praised too often or too highly, it can start to feel insincere and can even have negative effects.

The other options are not as closely related to the word “laud” as praise is.

A. Lord is a title given to a man who is considered to be a religious or political leader.
B. Eulogy is a speech or writing that praises someone who has died.
D. Extolled is a verb that means to praise someone or something highly.