ADULATE Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word adulate. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ADULATE
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admire | verbv | |||||||
verb • feel admiration for • look at with admiration | ||||||||
adore | verbv | |||||||
verb • love intensely | ||||||||
commend | verbv | |||||||
verb • express approbation of • present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence • give to in charge • express a good opinion of • mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship | ||||||||
extol | verbv | |||||||
verb • praise, glorify, or honor | ||||||||
fawn | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color • a young deer verb • show submission or fear • try to gain favor by cringing or flattering • have fawns | ||||||||
flatter | verbv | |||||||
verb • praise somewhat dishonestly | ||||||||
glorify | verbv | |||||||
verb • praise, glorify, or honor • bestow glory upon • elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration • cause to seem more splendid | ||||||||
lionize | verbv | |||||||
verb • assign great social importance to | ||||||||
praise | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an expression of approval and commendation • offering words of homage as an act of worship verb • express approval of | ||||||||
worship | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the activity of worshipping • a feeling of profound love and admiration verb • love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol • show devotion to (a deity) • attend religious services |