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laudation(noun, courtesy, commendation, tribute, magnification)
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nod(support, authorization, commendation, confirmation, backing)
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okay(support, authorization, commendation, confirmation, commercial)
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pat on head(noun, expression, idiom, honor, respect)
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pat on the head(noun, expression, idiom, recognition, commendation)
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permission(support, authorization, commendation, confirmation, commercial)
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praise(noun, verb, support, honor, respect)
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puff(noun, verb, honor, respect, approval)
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puffing up(noun, verb, expression, honor, respect)
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pumping up(noun, expression, honor, respect, notice)
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qualification(support, authorization, commendation, confirmation, backing)
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ratification(support, authorization, commendation, confirmation, commercial)
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rave(noun, honor, respect, approval, esteem)
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recognition(noun, respect, credit, commendation, magnification)
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recommendation(support, authorization, commendation, confirmation, commercial)
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rejoice with(verb, expression, phrasal verb, meet, praise)
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salute(noun, verb, honor, praise, respect)
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sanction(support, authorization, commendation, confirmation, commercial)
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seal of approval(noun, expression, idiom, support, authorization)
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shot in the arm(noun, expression, idiom, pay, commendation)
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