How to sign: an expression of approval and commendation
"he always appreciated praise for his work";
Similiar / Same: congratulations, kudos
Categories: approval, commendation
Within this category: compliment, encomium, recommendation, superlative
How to sign: express approval of
"The parents praised their children for their academic performance";
Categories: appraise, assess, evaluate, measure, valuate, value
Within this category: advertise, applaud, commend, commend, compliment, eulogize, flatter, laud, puff, rave, salute, sonnet, troll