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gush
verb [I or T] (EXPRESS) /ɡʌʃ/Definition
› to express a positive feeling, especially praise, in such a strong way that it does not sound sincere: [+ speech] "You're just so talented!" she gushed.Praising and applaudingExaggerating and playing downExaggerating and playing downPraising and applauding
(Definition of gush verb (EXPRESS) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Praising and applauding
Synonyms and related words:
- a pat on the back idiom
- acclaim noun
- acclaim verb
- acclamation noun
- accolade noun
- clap noun (NOISE)
- clap verb (MAKE NOISE)
- compliment noun
- compliment verb
- dedication noun (OF BOOK, ETC.)
- earn/get/score brownie points idiom
- enthrone verb
- eulogize verb
- eulogy noun
- laurel noun (PRAISE)
- ooh and aah idiom
- ovation noun
- paean noun
- panegyric noun
- puff noun (PRAISE)
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