vanter

Definitions of vanter
  1. verb
    express approval of
    synonyms: glorifier, louer
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    antonyms:
    critiquer, faire la critique de
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
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    acclamer, applaudir
    express approval of
    glorifier
    praise, glorify, or honor
    flatter
    praise somewhat dishonestly
    faire l'éloge, louer
    praise formally and eloquently
    complimenter
    say something to someone that expresses praise
    faire l'éloge de, louer
    express approval of
    recommander
    express a good opinion of
    faire la publicité
    make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
    acclamer
    show approval or good wishes by shouting
    flatter
    flatter in an obsequious manner
    traiter avec ménagement
    treat gingerly or carefully
    flatter, passer la pommade à
    flatter with the intention of getting something
    type of:
    estimer, expertiser, évaluer
    evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
  2. verb
    praise, glorify, or honor
    synonyms: glorifier
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    type of:
    glorifier, louer
    express approval of
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