Laud, extol (6)
I believe the answer is:
praise
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'laud' is the first definition.
(I know that laud is a more specific form of the action praise)
'extol' is the second definition.
(I know that extol is a more specific form of the action praise)
(Other definitions for praise that I've seen before include "Speak approvingly of" , "Extol, glorify" , "Commendation" , "Congratulate" , "Express approval and admiration" .)