To praise or compliment — to speak well of someone's actions, qualities, or achievements; to commend someone.
先生は生徒の努力を褒めた。
The teacher praised the student's effort.
彼女の料理の腕前を褒めると、照れて笑った。
When I complimented her cooking skills, she blushed and laughed.
人前で褒められると、やる気が出ることが多い。
Being praised in public often motivates me.
子どもの良い行いはすぐに褒めてあげてください。
Please praise children's good behavior right away.