Compliment

Praise

Encourage

Support

Commend

Applaud

Flatter

Cheer

1 Antonym: Commend

I must commend you on your dedication to improving the community.

The mayor commended the firefighters for their bravery during the rescue.

The teacher commended the student for her exceptional research project.

She was commended by her peers for her leadership and integrity in difficult times.

2 Antonym: Applaud

The audience stood to applaud the actor’s powerful performance.

I applaud your dedication to finishing the project ahead of schedule.

The teacher couldn't help but applaud the student's insightful analysis.

We should applaud efforts toward environmental sustainability in our community.

3 Antonym: Flatter

He tried to flatter her by praising her work, hoping to win her favor.

She didn't flatter him out of kindness, but to get what she wanted.

The salesman flattered the customer, saying she had excellent taste in fashion.

The artist’s friends flattered him, saying no one else could capture beauty like he could.

4 Antonym: Cheer

The crowd erupted into cheer as the team scored the winning goal.

Her smile brought cheer to the gloomy room.

He raised his glass to cheer his friend's success at the promotion party.

The festive decorations and music spread cheer throughout the neighborhood during the holiday season.