Magpuri (en. To praise)

/maɡˈpuri/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An act of expressing praise or speaking well of someone.
Many people attended his birthday to praise his achievements.
Maraming tao ang nagpunta sa kanyang kaarawan upang magpuri sa kanyang mga nagawa.
The act of giving appreciation or recognition to something or someone.
He wants to praise the beauty of nature in their area.
Nais niyang magpuri sa ganda ng kalikasan sa kanilang lugar.
Expression of admiration for those who deserve praise.
In his speech, he praised the sacrifices of his parents.
Sa kanyang talumpati, siya ay nagpuri sa sakripisyo ng kanyang mga magulang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to praise someone
giving praise or commendation to someone
magpuri sa tao
to praise characteristics
paying attention or giving praise to the good characteristics of something or someone
magpuri sa katangian

Related Words

virtue
A word meaning 'honor' or 'merit'.
puri
commendation
The act of expressing agreement or admiration.
papuri

Slang Meanings

to say something nice about someone
Liza intentionally praises Mark to get his attention.
Sinasadyang magpuri si Liza kay Mark para mapansin siya.
to show off or to brag
It seems like you were just bragging when you said you're the best among us.
Parang nagmagpuri ka lang sa sinabi mong ikaw ang pinakamagaling sa atin.