to show or express approval or liking for a person, thing

hold in high regard

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

agree something is good

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

to regard (a person, a memory etc) with great honour or respect

revere