Academic IELTS (Band 8 and Above) - Respect and Approval

to express joy and good wishes to someone for their achievements or on special occasions

to express admiration or approval

to praise or express admiration for someone or something

to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something

to praise highly, especially in a formal speech or writing

to preserve or cherish as though sacred

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

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

to speak or write about someone or something in a very positive and enthusiastic way

to praise highly

to make something sacred through religious ceremonies