BELITTLES Antonyms

• (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem

• feel admiration for

• look at with admiration

• behave as expected during of holidays or rites

• have a celebration

• assign great social importance to

• 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

• confer dignity or honor upon

• raise the status of

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• raise from a lower to a higher position

• raise in rank or condition

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

• spur on

• praise, glorify, or honor

• praise, glorify, or honor

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

• express approval of

• to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

• do something to an excessive degree