Respect and Approval: English Vocabulary List

to show enthusiastic approval or praise for a person or their actions

"The audience applauded the performers loudly."

"The audience applauded loudly at the end of the magnificent performance giving the actors a standing ovation."

to regard highly and consider something as important, beneficial, or worthy of appreciation

"I value your honest opinion greatly."

"I value your honest opinion even when it is difficult to hear because it helps me grow as a person."

to highly praise or honor someone or something

"The poem exalts nature's beauty."

"The poem exalts the beauty and power of nature while lamenting humanity's destructive impact on the environment."

to praise someone or something enthusiastically and loudly, particularly in a public manner

"The crowd hailed the returning hero."

"The crowd hailed the returning hero with cheers and applause as he walked through the airport terminal."

to express good wishes or congratulations, usually by raising a glass and drinking in honor of a person, event, or achievement

"Let's toast to success!"

"The guests gathered to toast the newlyweds on their special day with a champagne salute."

to highly praise someone in an exaggerated or insincere way, especially for one's own interest

"He flattered his boss for a promotion."

"He tried to flatter his boss with compliments about her leadership skills hoping to get a promotion."

to make someone or something be no longer respected

"The opposition tried to discredit the witness."

"The opposition tried to discredit the witness by revealing his criminal record and history of lying under oath."

to greatly admire or respect someone or something

"She is esteemed by her colleagues."

"The late professor is highly esteemed by his colleagues and former students for his contributions to the field."