5 letter words starting with LAU

Word: Lauds

Part(s) of speech: Noun, verb

Definition:

• Noun: A service of morning prayer in various churches, especially the Anglican Church.
• Verb: Praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context.

Pronunciation (US): /lɔdz/

Pronunciation (UK): /lɔːdz/

Origin and Usage: The word "lauds" comes from the Latin word "laudare," meaning "to praise." It has been used in English since the 14th century as a noun to refer to a morning prayer service, and as a verb to describe the act of praising someone or something highly. It is still commonly used in religious contexts as a noun, but the verb form is also used in secular contexts to describe praising someone or something highly.

Synonyms:

• Extol
• Applaud
• Commend
• Hail
• Acclaim

Related Words:

• Audio
• Cloud
• Duals
• Gauds
• Jauls

Example Sentences:

• The choir sang beautifully during the lauds service.
• The companys CEO was lauded for her innovative leadership.

Laugh

1. Parts of Speech: Verb, Noun
2. Definitions:
   • Verb: to make the sounds and movements of the face and body that express amusement or happiness
   • Noun: the act of laughing; an expression of mirth, pleasure, or derision
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /læf/
   • UK: /lɑːf/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "laugh" originated from the Middle English word "laughen" which means to laugh, laugh at. It has been in use since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to express amusement, happiness, or derision.
5. Synonyms: chuckle, giggle, chortle, cackle, guffaw, snicker
6. Related Words: happy, smile, joke, humor, witty
7. Example Sentences:
   • She laughed so hard that she snorted.
   • The comedians jokes made the audience burst out in laughter.
   • He couldn help but laugh at the silly cat video.
   • Her laughter echoed throughout the room.
   • The group of friends shared many laughs over dinner.

Laura

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Definition: A female given name.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈlɔrə/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈlɒrə/

Origin and Usage: The name Laura originated from the Latin word "laurus," which means "laurel tree." It was first used as a given name in the 19th century and has been popular in many countries since then.

Synonyms: None.

Related Words: Liana, Lilia, Livia, Lorna, Lysia.

Example Sentences:

• Laura is excited to start her new job.
• She named her daughter Laura after her grandmother.
• The famous writer Laura Ingalls Wilder is known for her "Little House" books.