称える

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 称える is read たたえる here and means praising achievements or excellence highly.
• Basic usage: It suits formal descriptions of celebrating courage or the beauty of nature.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Strength and context of praise
  • 褒める is also common in everyday praise. 称える suits contexts honoring achievements, courage, or beauty.
• を for the object of praise
  • In 救助隊の勇気を称える, the object before を is the courage being praised. The rescue team is not thereby the one giving praise.