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Opposite of to look unfavorably on
To regard with respect or warm approval
“The King was gracious and benevolent, and the citizens would admire him in return.”
To enjoy or like something
“It may sound weird and bizarre but I appreciate all forms of music.”
To give (someone) one's good wishes when something special or pleasant has happened to them
“Again, I congratulate you on your election to such a high office.”
To have a desire for
“Do you want some honey to go with your pancakes?”
To have great affection for
“He could not help but admire her because of her beauty and generous spirit.”
To publicly support
“I fully endorse calls for the public to rally behind the club for the sake of the province.”
To tolerate or allow (something that is generally frowned on)
“Equally, I do not condone the supply of arms to such regimes, sanctioned by our own successive governments.”
To have a propensity for
“From a practical viewpoint, I must say that I lean towards the latter solution.”
To pick one option over another
“I would take going for a walk over just lazing about at home.”
To admit or welcome into a place or a group
“MENSA would accept Frank as a member in 2009, a decision many regarded as questionable, given his penchant for being irrational.”
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