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Verbs of Verbal Action - Verbs for Admiration

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to admiration such as "praise", "compliment", and "respect".

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Categorized English Verbs of Verbal Action
to admire
to admire
[Verb]

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

Ex: The community admires the local philanthropist for their generosity and commitment to charitable causes .
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to praise
to praise
[Verb]

to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

Ex: Colleagues gathered to praise the retiring employee for their years of dedicated service and contributions .
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to commend

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

Ex: The food critic commended the restaurant to readers for its innovative cuisine and attentive service .
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to acclaim

to praise someone or something enthusiastically and often publicly

Ex: The scientist was acclaimed for her groundbreaking research .
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to adulate

to excessively praise someone, often with the intent of gaining favor or approval

Ex: Some people may adulate celebrities to an extent that it becomes unrealistic and detached from reality .
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to compliment

to tell a person that one admires something about them such as achievements, appearance, etc.

Ex: He complimented his colleague on his new suit , appreciating its style and professional appearance .
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to flatter

to highly praise someone in an exaggerated or insincere way, especially for one's own interest

Ex: The salesperson flattered the customer by complimenting their taste and choices , hoping to close a deal .
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to respect

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

Ex: He respects his coach for his leadership and guidance on and off the field .
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to esteem
to esteem
[Verb]

to greatly admire or respect someone or something

Ex: In the military , soldiers esteem leaders who show bravery and look out for their well-being .
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to revere
to revere
[Verb]

to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something

Ex: The community chose to revere the environmental activist for her tireless efforts to promote sustainability .
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to honor
to honor
[Verb]

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

Ex: The school honored the retiring teacher with a heartfelt tribute for her years of dedicated service .
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to commemorate

to recall and show respect for an important person, event, etc. from the past with an action or in a ceremony

Ex: The festival was held to commemorate the region ’s rich cultural heritage .
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to credit
to credit
[Verb]

to recognize and acknowledge someone's effort in achieving a specific thing

Ex: I credit the success of the project to my team 's collaborative effort .
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to venerate

to feel or display a great amount of respect toward something or someone

Ex: The ceremony was held to venerate the cultural artifacts from the past .
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to worship

to love and respect someone or something deeply and excessively

Ex: The devotees worshipped the sacred relic , viewing it as a symbol of divine presence and offering prayers and offerings in its honor .
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to idolize

to admire someone excessively, often regarding it as an ideal or perfect figure

Ex: Parents are idolized by their children who admire strong role models in their lives .
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