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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | judgment, verdict |
| Synonyms: | award, conclusion, data, decision, decree, discovery, pronouncement, recommendation, sentence |
| Main Entry: | nomination |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | appointment for responsibility |
| Synonyms: | choice, designation, election, naming, proposal, recommendation, selection, suggestion |
| Main Entry: | patronage |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | support of a cause |
| Synonyms: | advocacy, aegis, aid, assistance, auspices, backing, benefaction, championship, encouragement, financing, grant, guardianship, help, promotion, protection, recommendation, sponsorship, subsidy, support |
| Antonyms: | antagonism, detraction, opposition |
| Main Entry: | pointer |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | hint, suggestion |
| Synonyms: | advice, caution, clue, information, recommendation, steer, tip, tip-off, warning |
| Main Entry: | praise |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | congratulations; adoration |
| Synonyms: | acclaim, acclamation, accolade, applause, appreciation, approbation, approval, big hand, boost, bravo, celebration, cheer, cheering, citation, commendation, compliment, cry, devotion, encomium, esteem, eulogy, exaltation, extolment, flattery, glorification, glory, good word, homage, hurrah, hymn, kudos*, laudation, obeisance, ovation, panegyric, pat on the back, plaudit, puff, rave, recognition, recommendation, regard, sycophancy, thanks, tribute, worship |
| Antonyms: | blame, censure, condemnation, criticism |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | proposal |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | suggestion, presentation for action |
| Synonyms: | angle, bid, big idea, brain child, design, feeler, game plan, idea, layout, motion, offer, outline, overture, pass, picture, pitch, plan, proffer, program, project, proposition, recommendation, scenario, scheme, setup, tender, terms |
| Main Entry: | proposition |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | suggestion; scheme |
| Synonyms: | hypothesis, invitation, motion, overture, plan, premise, presentation, proffer, program, project, proposal, recommendation |
| Antonyms: | condemnation, denial, opposition, refusal, rejection |
| Main Entry: | reference |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | testimonial of good character |
| Synonyms: | certificate, certification, character, credentials, endorsement, good word, recommendation, tribute |
| Main Entry: | resolution |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | answer, judgment |
| Synonyms: | analysis, assertion, breakdown, call, conclusion, decision, declaration, determination, dissection, elucidation, end, exposition, finding, interpretation, motion, nod, outcome, pay dirt, presentation, proposal, proposition, quick fix, recitation, recommendation, resolve, settlement, solution, solving, sorting out, ticket, unravelling, upshot, verdict, working out |
| Antonyms: | problem, question, trouble |
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