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give a posy(expression, idiom, support, praise)
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give bouquet(expression, praise, acknowledge, approve)
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glorify(praise, approve, endorse, flatter)
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go for(expression, support, develop, promote)
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gold star(expression, support, praise, acknowledge)
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hats off to(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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hear it for(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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hymn(noun, increase, praise, regard)
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improve(support, develop, promote, favor)
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ingratiate oneself with(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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instigate(support, develop, promote, favor)
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invite(support, develop, promote, favor)
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magnify(praise, approve, endorse, flatter)
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make much of(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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panegyrize(praise, approve, endorse, flatter)
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patronize(belittle, compliment, demean, kudize)
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pay respects(expression, praise, approve, endorse)
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pay tribute to(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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please(praise, approve, endorse, flatter)
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prevail(support, develop, promote, favor)
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