praise be to God

English

Etymology

A present subjunctive clause inherited intact from a time when English was freely productive of them.

Interjection

praise be to God!

1. May God be praised; expressing thankful happiness.

   Synonyms: praise the Lord, praise be

Related terms

• by the Grace of God
• thank God

 

Further reading

• “praise be to God”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.