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praise - an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work" |
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congratulations,
kudos,
extolment |
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approval,
commendation a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
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superlative the superlative form of an adjective or adverb; "`fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast'"; "`least famous' is the superlative degree of the adjective `famous'"; "`most surely' is the superlative of the adverb `surely'"
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encomium,
eulogy,
paean,
panegyric,
pean a formal expression of praise
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eulogium,
eulogy a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
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good word,
recommendation,
testimonial good news
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compliment a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
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praise - offering words of homage as an act of worship; "they sang a hymn of praise to God" |
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worship the activity of worshipping
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hallelujah a shout or song of praise to God
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praise - express approval of; "The parents praised their children for their academic performance" |
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criticise,
criticize,
knock,
pick apart act as a critic; "Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either"
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appraise,
assess,
evaluate,
measure,
valuate,
value estimate the value of (property) for taxation; "Our house hasn't been assessed in years"
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troll speak or recite rapidly or in a rolling voice
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salute express commendation of; "I salute your courage!"
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applaud express approval of; "I applaud your efforts"
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exalt,
extol,
glorify,
laud,
proclaim raise in rank, character, or status; "exalted the humble shoemaker to the rank of King's adviser"
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blandish,
flatter praise somewhat dishonestly
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eulogise,
eulogize praise formally and eloquently; "The dead woman was eulogized at the funeral"
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compliment,
congratulate say something to someone that expresses praise; "He complimented her on her last physics paper"
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gush,
rave praise enthusiastically; "She raved about that new restaurant"
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commend express approval of
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commend,
recommend express approval of
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advertise,
advertize,
promote,
push call attention to; "Please don't advertise the fact that he has AIDS"
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puff,
puff up blow hard and loudly; "he huffed and puffed as he made his way up the mountain"
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sonnet compose a sonnet
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