Praisers

Praisers are individuals who express praise toward another person, an achievement, a deity, or an idea. The term denotes an agent who emphasizes positive appraisal rather than critique. In English, the agentive suffix -er marks such roles, as in praiser, admirer, or believer, with usage varying by context.

In religious settings, praisers are common in liturgy and worship. They may sing hymns, recite blessings, or offer spoken praise directed at a deity or sacred figures. Secular contexts include testimonials, endorsements, and praise-based feedback in workplaces or online communities. In performance or competition, the term may be used informally to describe supporters who cheer a contestant.

Praises can function to affirm group norms, raise morale, and signal approval. They can also influence perceptions, actions, and decision-making. However, excessive or insincere praise can obscure faults, create bias, or foster dependency.

Linguistically, praising is a speech act that performs positive evaluation. In sociolinguistics, praisers can be studied as participants in affective exchanges, shaping social dynamics through affirmative discourse.

See also: praise, worship, flattery, adulation, testimonials.