English > extolment: 1 sense > noun 1, communication| Meaning | An expression of approval and commendation. |
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| Synonyms | praise, congratulations, kudos |
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| Narrower | compliment | A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration |
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| encomium, eulogy, panegyric, paean, pean | A formal expression of praise |
| eulogy, eulogium | A formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently |
| recommendation, testimonial, good word | Something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable |
| superlative | An exaggerated expression (usually of praise) |
| Broader | approval, commendation | A message expressing a favorable opinion |
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| Spanish | alabanza, congratulación, crédito, elogio, enhorabuena, felicitaciones, felicitación, loa |
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| Catalan | congratulació, enhorabona, felicitació |
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| Verbs | extol | praise, glorify, or honor |
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