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Synonyms
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Meaning:
applaud

to show approval of (an actor, speaker, winner etc) by clapping the hands

clap for; express approval

applause

the act of showing approval by clapping the hands

clapping; expression of approval

approve

to think of a thing, person as suitable for the occasion or purpose

agree something is good

bravo

Well done! Excellent!

clapping and cheers

clapping

(the sound of) applause

applaud; slap with approbation

commend

to speak favourably of (a person, achievement etc)

recommend, praise

compliment

an expression of admiration, approval etc, either in words or by action

praise, flattery

credit

the belief, reputation, that a person, business etc can pay debts

recognition; trust

eulogize

to praise (a person, thing) highly in speech or writing

praise, glorify

eulogy

(a speech or writing full of) high praise

praise, acclamation

extol

to praise (a person, quality) highly

sing the praises of

fame

(the condition of) being known or talked about by all; what people say (especially good) about a person

celebrity

glorify

to praise (God); to give honour and glory to (a hero)

praise

magnification

(especially) the act, amount, power, of magnifying

praise

ovation

an enthusiastic expression (e.g. clapping, cheering) of welcome or approval

clapping and cheers

plaudit

a clapping or other sign of approval

praise

popularity

the quality of being popular

recognition, celebrity

praise

(an expression of) admiration or approval; honour and thanks (to God)

congratulations; adoration

recommend

to speak favourably of (a person, thing); say that one thinks (something) is good (for a purpose) or that (a person) is suitable (for a post etc)

advise, approve

renown

fame (for good qualities)

fame

tout

a person who encourages others to buy something

brag about, show off

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