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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Verbs of Verbal Action

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

Ex: Colleagues often admire their team leader for their leadership skills and dedication .

to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

Ex: The manager praised the team for their hard work and dedication , leading to a successful project .

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

Ex: Having witnessed his tireless work ethic and innovative ideas , I wholeheartedly commend him to you for the challenging project .

to praise someone or something enthusiastically and often publicly

Ex: Fans acclaimed the actor 's performance in the film , recognizing their talent and skill .

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 .

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

Ex: During the interview , the recruiter complimented the candidate on their impressive resume and relevant skills .

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

Ex: She flattered her friend 's cooking , even though the meal did n't meet her expectations , to avoid hurting their feelings .

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

Ex: She respects her mentor and admires his dedication and integrity .

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 .

to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something

Ex: In certain cultures , people revere historical landmarks as symbols of heritage and tradition .
to honor [verb]

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

Ex: The soldiers honored their fallen comrades with a solemn ceremony at the war memorial .

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

Ex: Families often visit cemeteries to commemorate loved ones on Memorial Day .

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

Ex: She credits her academic achievements to consistent study habits .

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

Ex: The artist 's work has been venerated by art critics and enthusiasts alike .

to love and respect someone or something deeply and excessively

Ex: The cult worshipped their leader with fervent devotion , believing him to possess divine powers and insights .

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

Ex: Some people idolize figures like Mahatma Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr. for their moral leadership and advocacy .