This is the 9416th most frequent Japanese word.
称え
"称え" means "praise" or "commendation."
In this sentence, '称え' is used to mean 'praise or honor,' in the context of recognizing someone's efforts.
彼の努力を称えて、賞を授与しました。
Honoring his efforts, we awarded him a prize.
Here, '称え' is used with 'commend,' showing appreciation for someone's decision-making process.
彼女の決断を称えるべきだと思う。
I think we should commend her decision.
In this sentence, '称え' reflects the action of celebrating or acknowledging one's achievements.