Praised (6)
'praised' is the definition.
(lauding is a kind of praising)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for lauded that I've seen before include "Praised and extolled" , "Praised, glorified" , "Praised highly" .)
'praised' is the definition.
(commending is a kind of praising)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for commended that I've seen before include "Expressed approval of" , "Praised" .)