| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | acclaim | praise publicly and strongly |
| 2. | accolade | award or expression of praise |
| 3. | admiration | respectful approval |
| 4. | admire | regard with respect and approval |
| 5. | adulate | praise excessively |
| 6. | applaud | show strong approval |
| 7. | applause | public expression of approval |
| 8. | appreciate | recognize good qualities |
| 9. | approval | favorable opinion or acceptance |
| 10. | approve | think well of |
| 11. | back | support with approval |
| 12. | big up | praise enthusiastically |
| 13. | boost | promote or praise |
| 14. | bravo | shout of approval |
| 15. | butter up | flatter to gain favor |
| 16. | celebrate | honor with public approval |
| 17. | champion | support and praise publicly |
| 18. | character reference | supportive statement of character |
| 19. | citation | official mention for merit |
| 20. | commend | express approval or admiration |
| 21. | commendation | an expression of approval |
| 22. | commendatory remark | a remark expressing approval |
| 23. | commending | expressing approval |
| 24. | compliment | say something admiring |
| 25. | congratulate | offer praise for success |
| 26. | encomium | formal speech of high praise |
| 27. | endorsement | public approval or support |
| 28. | esteem | hold in high regard |
| 29. | eulogize | praise highly, often after death |
| 30. | eulogy | speech honoring someone |
| 31. | exalt | raise in praise |
| 32. | extol | praise enthusiastically |
| 33. | extolling | praising enthusiastically |
| 34. | favorable review | good evaluation |
| 35. | fawn over | show excessive admiration |
| 36. | flatter | praise to please someone |
| 37. | give credit | acknowledge merit |
| 38. | give kudos | offer credit or praise |
| 39. | glorify | praise as magnificent |
| 40. | glowing review | very positive evaluation |
| 41. | good job | expression of approval |
| 42. | good on you | approval of someone’s action |
| 43. | good word | supportive comment about someone |
| 44. | great work | strong approval of work |
| 45. | gush over | praise with emotion |
| 46. | hail | greet with enthusiastic approval |
| 47. | hailing | greeting with approval |
| 48. | hats off | expression of respect |
| 49. | hold in esteem | regard with respect |
| 50. | hold up | present as admirable |
| 51. | homage | special honor or respect |
| 52. | honor | show high respect for |
| 53. | honoring | showing high respect |
| 54. | idolize | admire excessively |
| 55. | kudos | credit for achievement |
| 56. | laud | praise highly |
| 57. | lauding | praising highly |
| 58. | lionize | treat as a celebrity |
| 59. | magnify | make seem more admirable |
| 60. | nice work | approval of someone’s work |
| 61. | ovation | enthusiastic public applause |
| 62. | panegyric | formal public praise |
| 63. | pat on the back | informal praise or approval |
| 64. | pay tribute to | honor with words |
| 65. | plaudit | an expression of praise |
| 66. | plug | promote by favorable mention |
| 67. | positive review | favorable evaluation |
| 68. | props | informal credit or respect |
| 69. | public approval | approval expressed openly |
| 70. | rave about | praise with enthusiasm |
| 71. | rave review | extremely positive evaluation |
| 72. | recognition | public acknowledgment of merit |
| 73. | recommend | suggest with approval |
| 74. | recommendation | statement of approval |
| 75. | reference | supporting statement about someone |
| 76. | respect | feel admiration for |
| 77. | revere | feel deep respect for |
| 78. | rhapsodize | speak with ecstatic praise |
| 79. | salute | show respect and approval |
| 80. | saluting | showing respect and approval |
| 81. | seal of approval | official approval |
| 82. | shout-out | public mention of approval |
| 83. | sing the praises of | praise repeatedly and strongly |
| 84. | speak highly of | say very good things |
| 85. | stamp of approval | clear approval |
| 86. | support | give approval and help |
| 87. | sweet-talk | use flattering talk |
| 88. | talk up | praise to increase interest |
| 89. | testimonial | statement of praise and support |
| 90. | think highly of | hold in high regard |
| 91. | tout | promote with enthusiasm |
| 92. | tribute | statement honoring someone |
| 93. | value | regard as important and good |
| 94. | venerate | regard with great respect |
| 95. | vote of approval | formal approval |
| 96. | vote of confidence | public show of support |
| 97. | vouch for | speak in support of |
| 98. | wax lyrical about | praise in poetic terms |
| 99. | way to go | informal approval for success |
| 100. | well done | expression of approval |