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A compliment or praise

An approval of something as being of a satisfactory standard

A feeling of high regard for someone

Express approval of or admiration for someone

To champion or foster a cause

Treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority

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Noun

A compliment or praise

congratulations

round of applause

Noun

An approval of something as being of a satisfactory standard

seal of approval

clean bill of health

congratulations

authorization^US

authorisation^UK

stamp of approval

acknowledgment^US

acknowledgement^UK

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Noun

A feeling of high regard for someone

acknowledgement^UK

acknowledgment^US

congratulations

pat on the head

a pat on the back

round of applause

positive reception

intensification

prestigiousness

honourable mention

special mention

honorable mention

shot in the arm

macrophotography

photomacrography

illustriousness

flattering remark

mark of respect

aggrandizement^US

immortalization

aggrandisement^UK

appreciativeness

source of satisfaction

good reputation

source of pleasure

source of pride

sense of obligation

expression of gratitude

a round of applause

expression of appreciation

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Verb

Express approval of or admiration for someone

express approval of

sing the praises of

throw bouquets at

give someone a pat on the back

take one's hat off to

speak highly of

wax lyrical about

cry something up

express admiration for

praise to the skies

big something up

say nice things about

crack someone up

go into raptures about

crack something up

look on with favour

sing praises of

take off hat to

give a big cigar

wish happy returns

rhapsodize over

rhapsodize about

put on a pedestal

pay respects to

show appreciation for

go into raptures over

show appreciation of

give recognition to

roll out red carpet

praise enthusiastically

give a big hand

hold in high regard

express delight over

give key to city

take your hat off to

bring the house down

think highly of

show gratitude to

be grateful for

give accolades to

sound the praises of

hold in high esteem

put your hands together

give a standing ovation

give a round of applause

express admiration of

place on a pedestal

sing somebody's praises

bestow honour on

give credit for

make a fuss over

express approval for

hold in respect

roll out the red carpet

give a boost to

show one's appreciation of

put one's hands together for

express respect for

show your appreciation

be enthusiastic

applaud someone to the echo

clap one's hands

set much store by

have a high opinion of

give a standing ovation to

ask for an encore

be thankful for

attach importance to

have appreciation for

add distinction to

go into raptures

set on pedestal

set on a pedestal

regard as sacred

make into a saint

go over the top

get all worked up

show enthusiasm

take off your hat to

think the world of

sing someone's praises

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Verb

To champion or foster a cause

lend support to

pave the way for

give a boost to

smooth the way for

smooth the path of

assist the progress of

run interference for

oil the wheels of

be supportive of

open the door for

ally oneself with

be on the side of

clear the way for

grease the wheels

come to the defence of

be of service to

give one's support to

associate oneself with

take the side of

give backing to

lend a helping hand to

take up the cudgels for

give one's backing to

take the part of

propagandize^US

sympathize with

collaborate with

propagandise^UK

give assistance to

clear a path for

be conducive to

give a leg up to

look on with favor

receive favorably

take to one's heart

throw one's weight behind

be in favour of

give the nod to

take a shine to

be on one's side

take a liking to

make provisions for

oil the wheels for

lay the foundations of

throw in one's lot with

give a donation to

bring relief to

bring comfort to

hold up one's end

render assistance to

give aid and encouragement to

give a shot in the arm to

give one's blessing to

give one's approval to

give moral support to

announce one's support for

give moral support

formally support

throw your weight behind

receive wholeheartedly

receive enthusiastically

make friends with

be in collusion with

be hand in glove with

do someone a favour

bail someone out

do someone a service

hold a brief for

campaign on behalf of

get on bandwagon

get stuck in with

make a friend of

make a pitch for

be a tower of strength to

get someone out of a tight spot

go down the line for

get chummy with

give strength to

be of assistance to

be advantageous to

be beneficial to

be of advantage to

be to the advantage of

add fuel to fire

give new energy to

look on with favour

take under one's wing

take someone's part

drum up support

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Verb

Treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority

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