Lingo

Honor and Admiration

19 Words

10m

felicitate
1.
fe
li
ci
tate
Verb

to express joy and good wishes to someone for their achievements or on special occasions

The team gathered to felicitate their captain on winning the championship, applauding her outstanding leadership.

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salute
2.
sa
lute
Verb

to greet someone with a gesture or expression, often indicating respect or friendliness

Walking into the office, she saluted her colleagues with a warm smile, creating a friendly atmosphere.

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laud
3.
laud
Verb

to praise or express admiration for someone or something

Teachers should laud students for their achievements to boost their confidence.

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revere
4.
rev
ere
Verb

to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something

The community members revere the wise elder for their wealth of knowledge and experience.

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eulogize
5.
eu
lo
gize
Verb

to praise highly, especially in a formal speech or writing

The teacher was eulogized by her students for her unwavering dedication and commitment to their education.

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enshrine
6.
en
shrine
Verb

to protect and honor something by placing it in a secure or revered place

The historical document was enshrined in a climate-controlled museum to protect it from deterioration.

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venerate
7.
ve
ne
rate
Verb

to feel or display a great amount of respect toward something or someone

The community venerated the wise elder for her wisdom and guidance.

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commend
8.
co
mmend
Verb

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

The doctor commended the new treatment to her patients for its effectiveness in managing chronic pain.

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extol
9.
ex
tol
Verb

to praise highly

The coach took a moment to extol the team's exceptional performance during the championship game.

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hallow
10.
ha
llow
Verb

to make something sacred through religious ceremonies

During the annual festival, the community gathered to hollow the ceremonial objects used in their religious rituals.

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adulate
11.
a
du
late
Verb

to excessively praise someone, often with the intent of gaining favor or approval

The author was adulated by fans for their groundbreaking work in the literary world.

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commemorate
12.
co
mme
mo
rate
Verb

to recall and show respect for an important person, event, etc. from the past with an action or in a ceremony

The city holds an annual ceremony to commemorate the sacrifices of war veterans.

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lionize
13.
lio
nize
Verb

to treat something or someone as if they were important or famous

The media tends to lionize celebrities, often putting them on a pedestal regardless of their actual achievements.

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deify
14.
dei
fy
Verb

to consider or regard someone or something the same rank as God

Ancient cultures often deified natural elements, such as the sun and the moon, attributing divine qualities to them.

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canonize
15.
ca
no
nize
Verb

to officially declare a deceased person to be a saint in a religious tradition, typically following formal recognition of their holiness or virtue

The Church canonized the missionary for his lifelong service.

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homage
16.
ho
mage
Noun

a show of respect or admiration for someone or something, often expressed through a creative work such as a painting, poem, or song

The artist paid homage to Picasso by including some of his signature styles in the new painting.

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veneration
17.
ve
ne
ra
tion
Noun

deep respect or devotion toward a deity or sacred figure

The temple was a place of veneration for generations of worshippers.

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commendable
18.
co
mmen
da
ble
Adjective

worthy of praise due to its admirable qualities or actions

Her dedication to charity work is commendable.

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adulation
19.
a
du
la
tion
Noun

excessive and sometimes insincere praise for someone, often to the point of worship

Despite the adulation from fans and critics alike, the author remained humble, always attributing her success to hard work and dedication.

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