praise
noun
an expression of strong approval or admiration
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credit
noun
praise for something you have done or achieved
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Praise and admiration
respect
noun
a feeling of admiration that you have for someone because of their personal qualities, their achievements, or their status, and that you show by treating them in a polite and kind way
brownie points
noun
approval you get from your teacher or boss by doing extra work or special favours
a pat on the back
praise for having done something good
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