Category: Expressing Approval Flashcards

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Commend

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(v. ) praise formally or officially

(v. ) present as suitable for approval or acceptance; recommend

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Condone

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(v. ) accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue
(v. ) approve or sanction (sometime), especially with reluctance

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Laud

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(v.) praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context

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Extol

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(v.) praise enthusiastically

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Endorse

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(v.) declare one’s public approval or support of

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Approbation

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(n.) approval or praise

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