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praise v.
salute v.

VERB

praise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire advocate applaud appreciate celebrate cite commend compliment endorse extol hail honor laud proclaim recommend tout

STRONG

acclaim adulate aggrandize approve bless boost cajole cheer clap dignify distinguish elevate ennoble eulogize exalt flatter glorify puff resound reverence root sanction stroke worship

WEAK

bow down build up cry up give thanks make much of panegyrize pay homage rave over sing the praises smile on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame censure conceal criticize denounce disapprove dishonor disparage disregard hide neglect oppose overlook protest

STRONG

belittle castigate condemn damn debase decrease degrade demote depress disallow discourage disgrace humiliate insult lower prevent refuse shame veto

WEAK

accuse reproach

VERB

salute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge bow congratulate hail recognize welcome

STRONG

accost address receive speak

WEAK

call to pay homage pay respects present arms snap to attention take hat off to

Antonyms

STRONG

avoid ignore shun

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pay tribute

His book is carefully constructed to give his account, as well as pay tribute to his sister's life as the 30th anniversary of her death approaches.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

In her version, Bernhard alters the lyrics to pay tribute to Sylvester, whose untimely death left an immense legacy.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

“Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media tagging @dollyparton,” according to the cemetery’s obituary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

Fans gathered at the park in recent days to pay tribute to Parton, dropping off flowers, candles and balloons.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

Ultimately the Nudzahui under his lead took over much of Oaxaca, forcing the Zapotec states to pay tribute.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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