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congratulations(noun, support, praise, courtesy)
4
congrats(noun, support)
4
praise(noun, verb, support, increase)
3
compliment(noun, verb, support, increase)
2
acclaim(noun, support, increase, praise)
2
encouragement(noun, support, honor, praise)
2
flattery(noun, support, increase, praise)
2
hand it to(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
2
puff up(verb, phrasal verb, support, praise)
2
speak highly of(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
2
stroke(noun, verb, support, honor)
2
support(noun, verb, develop, praise)
1
back up(verb, support, develop, promote)
1
big hand(noun, increase, praise, regard)
1
build up(verb, support, praise, approve)
1
butter up(praise, approve, endorse, flatter)
1
buttering up(noun, praise, courtesy, flattery)
1
congratulations adoration(cheer, approval, esteem, appreciation)
1
egg on(verb, support, develop, promote)
1
fawn upon(verb, phrasal verb, praise, approve)
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