1. (v. t.) To praise highly; to extol in a public speech; to write or deliver a panegyric upon; to eulogize.

2. (v. i.) To indulge in panegyrics.

abide by accede accept acclaim acquiesce acquiesce in agree agree to agree with approve assent boost buy cheer cheer on clap clap the hands commend compliment comply consent cry cry for joy encore eulogize extol give a cheer give a hand give the nod glorify hail hear it for hold with hooray hurrah hurray huzzah in toto laud magnify nod nod assent panegyrize plug praise receive recommend root root for shout shout hosanna subscribe to take kindly to vote for welcome yell yes yield assent