Category: Expressing Approval Flashcards
1
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Commend
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(v. ) praise formally or officially
(v. ) present as suitable for approval or acceptance; recommend
2
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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
3
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Laud
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(v.) praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context
4
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Extol
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(v.) praise enthusiastically
5
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Endorse
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(v.) declare one’s public approval or support of
6
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Approbation
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(n.) approval or praise