Respect and Approval: English Vocabulary List

to be thankful for something

"I appreciate your honest feedback."

"I appreciate your honest feedback even though it was difficult to hear because it will help me improve."

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

"We must respect different cultures."

"It is important to respect other people's opinions even when you strongly disagree with their point of view."

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

"The ceremony will honor veterans."

"The ceremony was held to honor the firefighters who risked their lives to save others during the massive blaze."

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

"People worship at the temple."

"People from many different religions worship their gods in various ways including prayer meditation and attending services."

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

"We celebrate holidays with family."

"We will celebrate our anniversary by going to a fancy restaurant and then watching a show together."

to applaud or express approval by striking the palms of the hands together

"The audience will clap loudly."

"The audience stood up and clapped enthusiastically after the orchestra finished playing the beautiful symphony."