7
approve(verb, increase)
6
compliment(noun, verb, increase)
6
praise(verb, increase)
5
commend(verb, increase)
4
endorse(verb, increase)
4
laud(verb, increase)
3
build up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, increase)
3
maximize(decrease, minimize)
2
extol
2
sanction(verb, increase)
2
support
1
acclaim
1
acquiesce
1
adore
1
applaud
1
appreciate
1
boast(verb, fail, brag)
1
brag(verb, hide, talk)
1
cherish
1
congratulate
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