rühmen
Translation
to praise, to commend, to boast
Examples
Man rühmte ihn für seine Tapferkeit.
He was praised for his bravery.
Er rühmt sich seiner Erfolge.
He boasts of his successes.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((for sth.)) to praise (sb./sth.) (for sth.) Man rühmte ihn für seine Tapferkeit.
sich ((of sth.)) to boast (of sth.) Er rühmt sich seiner Erfolge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: loben, preisen; Antonyms: tadeln, kritisieren
Etymology
From Old High German 'ruomen' (to give fame), related to 'Ruhm' (fame, glory).
Memory Tips
Think of giving someone 'Ruhm' (fame) by praising them. The reflexive form 'sich rühmen' means to boast.