Lingo

Respect and Approval

13 Words

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praise
1.
praise
Verb

to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

The teacher praised the student for their outstanding performance on the challenging assignment.

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admire
2.
ad
mire
Verb

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

She admires her grandmother for her wisdom and strength in facing life's challenges.

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cheer
3.
cheer
Verb

to encourage or show support or praise for someone by shouting

The fans cheer loudly during the soccer match.

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congratulate
4.
cong
ra
tu
late
Verb

to express one's good wishes or praise to someone when something very good has happened to them

It is customary to congratulate a friend on their achievements or milestones.

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thank
5.
thank
Verb

to show gratitude to someone for what they have done

A handwritten note is a thoughtful way to thank someone for a gift or favor.

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appreciate
6.
app
re
ciate
Verb

to be thankful for something

She regularly appreciates the support of her friends during challenging times.

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adore
7.
a
dore
Verb

to love and respect someone very much

She adores her grandmother for her wisdom and kindness.

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respect
8.
res
pect
Verb

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

I respect my grandfather for his wisdom and life experiences.

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honor
9.
ho
nor
Verb

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

Families may honor their heritage by preserving and passing down cultural traditions.

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worship
10.
wor
ship
Verb

to love and respect someone or something deeply and excessively

Fans often worship their favorite celebrities, expressing deep admiration and devotion to their work.

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celebrate
11.
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leb
rate
Verb

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

Every year, they celebrate their anniversary by going out for a romantic dinner.

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clap
12.
clap
Verb

to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention

The audience clapped enthusiastically after the concert.

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prize
13.
prize
Noun

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

She was thrilled to receive the first prize in the art competition for her stunning painting.

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