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DEPRECATE Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word deprecate. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For DEPRECATE

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
applaud
verbv
verb

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• express that something is worthy of praise

appreciate
verbv
verb

• recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

• be fully aware of; realize fully

• hold dear

• gain in value

• increase the value of

approve
verbv
verb

• give sanction to

• judge to be right or commendable; think well of

celebrate
verbv
verb

• behave as expected during of holidays or rites

• have a celebration

• assign great social importance to

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

compliment
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

verb

• say something to someone that expresses praise

• express respect or esteem for

embrace
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

• the state of taking in or encircling

• a close affectionate and protective acceptance

verb

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

• take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

praise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

verb

• express approval of

Alternatives for APPLAUD

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Alternatives for APPRECIATE

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Alternatives for COMMEND

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