褒めてくれた

praised me/us

→ 褒める
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praised me/us The subject praised someone as a favor or for their benefit. The person being praised is often understood from context.
JA: 先生が私の絵を褒めてくれた。
EN: The teacher praised my drawing.

先生が息子のこと、褒めてくれたのよ。

The teacher praised my son.

褒めてくれた

They complimented me.

— ビッグ・シック ぼくたちの大いなる目ざめ (2017)