| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | give approval |
| Synonyms: | applaud, approve, blow horn, boost, celebrate, cheer, clap, commend, compliment, eulogize, exalt, extol, give a bouquet, give a posy, give kudos, hail, hand it to, hear it for, honor, laud, praise, puff up, push*, rave, recommend, root, salute, stroke* |
| Antonyms: | berate, censure, damn, denounce, disapprove, dishonor, vituperate |
| Main Entry: | eulogize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | praise, glorify |
| Synonyms: | acclaim, applaud, bless, celebrate, commend, compliment, cry up, exalt, extol, flatter, give a bouquet, give a posy, hymn, idolize, laud, magnify, panegyrize, pay tribute to, sing praises |
| Antonyms: | calumniate, condemn, criticize |