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hats off to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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hear it for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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ingratiate oneself with(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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magnify(verb, praise, endorse, flatter)
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make much of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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panegyrize(verb, praise, endorse, flatter)
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pay respects(verb, expression, praise, endorse)
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pay tribute to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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please(verb, praise, endorse, flatter)
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recommend(verb, praise, endorse, flatter)
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roose(verb, praise, endorse, flatter)
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salute(verb, praise, acknowledge, endorse)
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satisfy(verb, praise, endorse, flatter)
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sing praises of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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soothe(verb, praise, endorse, flatter)
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take off hat to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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toast(verb, praise, acknowledge, endorse)
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trade last(verb, expression, praise, endorse)
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wish joy to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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admire(verb, praise, flatter, compliment)
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