loven

Definitions of loven
  1. verb
    express approval of
    synonyms: aanbevelen, aanprijzen, prijzen, recommanderen, roemen, zegenen
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    antonyms:
    aanmerken, bekritiseren, kritiseren
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
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    aanslaan, salueren
    express commendation of
    applaudisseren, bejubelen, klappen, toejuichen
    express approval of
    prediken, preken, uitdragen, verkondigen
    praise, glorify, or honor
    pluimstrijken, stroopsmeren, vleien
    praise somewhat dishonestly
    complimenteren
    say something to someone that expresses praise
    malen
    praise enthusiastically
    aanbevelen, aanprijzen, aanraden, adviseren, recommanderen
    express a good opinion of
    bevorderen, promoten, pushen
    make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
    likken
    use flattering talk on somebody
    bejubelen, toejuichen
    show approval or good wishes by shouting
    toejuichen
    praise vociferously
    aanpappen, likken, strooplikken
    try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
    flemen, flikflooien, gatlikken, kontlikken, kruipen, meepraten, slijmen, strooplikken
    flatter with the intention of getting something
    adverteren
    make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote
    type of:
    evalueren, koersen, meten, nabespreken, ramen, schatten, waarderen
    evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
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