4
encouragement(noun, praise, approval, acclaim, recommendation)
4
plaudit(noun, expression, increase, praise, regard)
4
puff(noun, increase, praise, regard, boost)
4
worship(noun, increase, praise, respect, regard)
3
Brownie points(noun, expression, praise, approval, acclaim)
3
benison(noun, grace, approbation, dedication, sanctification)
3
compliments(noun, praise, approval, stroke, flattery)
3
congratulation(noun, expression, praise, compliment, congratulation)
3
esteem(noun, support, order, charge, understanding)
3
paean(noun, tribute, acclamation)
3
plaudits(noun, praise, approval, stroke, acclaim)
3
rave(noun, increase, praise, regard, boost)
3
reference(noun, support, order, charge, suggestion)
3
regard(noun, verb, understanding, increase, love)
3
support(noun, order, charge, praise, suggestion)
2
admire
2
approving
2
boost(noun, increase, praise, regard, cheer)
2
buildup(praise, boost, recommendation, advertisement)
2
cajolery(noun, praise, stroke, courtesy, flattery)
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