Respect and Approval

to clap one's hands as a sign of approval

The attendees continued to applaud for several minutes to show their appreciation for the outstanding orchestra performance.

the worth of something in money

He estimated the value of his car before selling it.

to hold dear and deeply appreciate something or someone

The couple cherishes the memories of their honeymoon trip to the picturesque mountains.

to praise or honor something or someone

The ongoing project currently glorifies the dedication and creativity of the team.

to highly praise or honor someone or something

The teacher consistently exalted the achievements of her students.

small and round balls of ice falling from the sky like rain

She watched the hail bounce off the window during the storm.

a slice of bread that is brown on both sides because it has been heated

He eats his scrambled eggs with a side of toast.

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

She spread the dough on the baking sheet, making it flat and even.

to praise someone or something enthusiastically and often publicly

Critics acclaim her novel as a masterpiece.

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

She has always looked up to her older brother for his wisdom.

to give someone or something a sense of worth, honor, or respect

The award helped to dignify his years of hard work.

to make someone or something be no longer respected

From their discriminatory practices to their mistreatment of employees, the company's actions have discredited their reputation as a fair and respected employer.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

the level of respect and admiration that one has for someone or something

to admire someone excessively, often regarding it as an ideal or perfect figure

She idolizes her favorite pop star and has posters of him all over her bedroom walls.