speaking highly of (verb) commend: recommend, praise
Sinonime: acclaim,
accredit,
advocate,
applaud,
approve,
boost,
build,
build up,
compliment,
countenance,
endorse, eulogize,
extol, give a posy, gold star,
hail, hand it to, hats off to, hear it for, kudize,
laud, pat on the back, puff up,
sanction, speak highly of,
stroke,
supportAntonime: censure,
criticize,
disapprove,
rebuke,
reprimand