praise

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  1. laud
    praise, glorify, or honor
  2. paean
    a hymn of praise
  3. eulogy
    a formal expression of praise for someone who has died
  4. encomium
    a formal expression of praise
  5. kudos
    an expression of approval and commendation
  6. panegyric
    formally expressing praise
  7. extol
    praise, glorify, or honor
  8. accolade
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  9. plaudits
    enthusiastic approval
  10. sycophant
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  11. toady
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  12. obsequious
    attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
  13. praise
    an expression of approval and commendation
Created on Thu May 17 16:37:45 EDT 2007

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