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pay homage to(verb, expression, idiom, love, honor)
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prize(love, honor, praise, encourage, respect)
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value(love, honor, praise, encourage, respect)
8
apotheosize(verb, promote, praise, raise, think)
8
canonize(verb, love, honor, praise, fancy)
8
hold dear(verb, expression, love, honor, praise)
8
honor(love, promote, praise, encourage, raise)
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idolise(verb, treasure)
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laud(love, honor, promote, praise, raise)
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look up to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, love)
8
treasure(verb, love, honor, praise, encourage)
7
lionize(noun, verb, praise, adore, worship)
6
eulogize(verb, love, honor, promote, praise)
6
hero-worship(verb, praise, worship, celebrate, glorify)
5
desire(verb, love, honor, praise, respect)
5
sanctify(verb, love, honor, praise, protect)
4
be fond of(verb, love, honor, praise, respect)
4
celebrate(verb, love, honor, praise, adore)
4
dignify(verb, promote, praise, raise, adore)
4
flatter(verb, praise, flatter, extol, applaud)
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