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kudo(noun, praise, courtesy, flattery, commendation)
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kudos(noun, increase, praise, regard, boost)
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laudation(noun, increase, praise, regard, boost)
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laurels(noun, praise, courtesy, flattery, commendation)
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look down on(expression, idiom, snub, belittle, demean)
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magnify(verb, praise, approve, endorse, flatter)
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make much of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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notice(noun, praise, courtesy, recognition, flattery)
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obeisance(noun, increase, praise, regard, boost)
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orchid(noun, praise, courtesy, flattery, commendation)
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ovation(noun, increase, praise, regard, boost)
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panegyrize(verb, praise, approve, endorse, flatter)
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pat
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pat on the head(noun, expression, idiom, honor, praise)
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patronize(verb, belittle, compliment, demean, kudize)
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pay respects(verb, expression, praise, approve, endorse)
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pay tribute to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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plaudit(noun, increase, praise, regard, boost)
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plaudits(noun, praise, approval, credit, glory)
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please(verb, praise, approve, endorse, flatter)
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