| Main Entry: | approve |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | agree something is good |
Synonyms: |
accept, acclaim, admire, applaud, appreciate, approbate, be big on, commend, countenance, esteem, face it, favor, go along with, grin and bear it, handle, like, live with, praise, put up with, regard highly, respect, roll with punches, string along with, take up on, think highly of |
Antonyms: |
disagree, disapprove |
| Main Entry: | esteem |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | think highly of |
Synonyms: |
admire, appreciate, apprise, be fond of, cherish, consider, hold dear, honor, idolize, like, look up to, love, prize, regard, regard highly, respect, revere, reverence, think the world of, treasure, value, venerate, worship |
Antonyms: |
abuse, dislike, disregard, disrespect, hate, insult, mock, ridicule |
| Main Entry: | favor |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | prefer, like |
Synonyms: |
accept, advocate, appreciate, approbate, approve, back, be in favor of, be on one's side, buck for, champion, choose, commend, cotton to, countenance, encourage, endorse, esteem, eulogize, fancy, flash on, for, go for, hold with, honor, incline, lean toward, look up to, opt for, patronize, pick, praise, prize, regard highly, root for, sanction, single out, support, take a liking to, take a shine to, take to, think well of, tilt toward, value |
Antonyms: |
disfavor, dislike |
| Main Entry: | prize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | value highly |
Synonyms: |
appreciate, apprize, cherish, count, enshrine, esteem, guard, hold dear, rate, regard highly, set store by, treasure |
Antonyms: |
despise, dislike, hate, not care |