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C2 Level Wordlist - Honor and Admiration

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Honor and Admiration, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
to felicitate

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

Ex: The team gathered to felicitate their captain on winning the championship, applauding her outstanding leadership. 
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to salute
to salute
[Verb]

to express admiration or approval

Ex: The community gathered to salute the local hero for their selfless acts of kindness. 
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to laud
to laud
[Verb]

to praise or express admiration for someone or something

Ex: Teachers should laud students for their achievements to boost their confidence. 
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to revere
to revere
[Verb]

to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something

Ex: The community members revere the wise elder for their wealth of knowledge and experience. 
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to eulogize

to praise highly, especially in a formal speech or writing

Ex: The teacher was eulogized by her students for her unwavering dedication and commitment to their education. 
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to enshrine

to preserve or cherish as though sacred

Ex: The constitution enshrines the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens. 
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to venerate

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

Ex: The community venerated the wise elder for her wisdom and guidance. 
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to commend

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

Ex: The doctor commended the new treatment to her patients for its effectiveness in managing chronic pain. 
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to extol
to extol
[Verb]

to praise highly

Ex: The coach took a moment to extol the team's exceptional performance during the championship game. 
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to hallow
to hallow
[Verb]

to make something sacred through religious ceremonies

Ex: During the annual festival, the community gathered to hollow the ceremonial objects used in their religious rituals. 
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to adulate

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

Ex: The author was adulated by fans for their groundbreaking work in the literary world. 
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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 city holds an annual ceremony to commemorate the sacrifices of war veterans. 
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to lionize

to treat something or someone as if they were important or famous

Ex: The media tends to lionize celebrities, often putting them on a pedestal regardless of their actual achievements. 
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to deify
to deify
[Verb]

to consider or regard someone or something the same rank as God

Ex: Ancient cultures often deified natural elements, such as the sun and the moon, attributing divine qualities to them. 
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to canonize

to treat someone as if they are sacred

Ex: Fans tend to canonize their favorite celebrities, putting them on pedestals. 
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homage
homage
[noun]

a show of respect or admiration for someone or something, often expressed through a creative work such as a painting, poem, or song

Ex: The artist paid homage to Picasso by including some of his signature styles in the new painting. 
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veneration

a deep respect and admiration shown toward someone or something significant

Ex: People often show veneration toward religious figures like saints and prophets 
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commendable
commendable
[Adjective]

worthy of praise due to its admirable qualities or actions

Ex: Her dedication to charity work is commendable. 
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adulation
adulation
[noun]

excessive and sometimes insincere praise for someone, often to the point of worship

Ex: Despite the adulation from fans and critics alike, the author remained humble, always attributing her success to hard work and dedication. 
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