glorify — to cause to be or treat as being more splendid, excellent, etc., than would normally be considered.
acclaim — If someone or something is acclaimed, they are praised enthusiastically.
hail — to pour down on as or like hail: The plane hailed leaflets on the city.
applaud — When a group of people applaud, they clap their hands in order to show approval, for example when they have enjoyed a play or concert.
commend — If you commend someone or something, you praise them formally.
idolize — to regard with blind adoration, devotion, etc.
bless — When someone such as a priest blesses people or things, he asks for God's favour and protection for them.
celebrate — If you celebrate, you do something enjoyable because of a special occasion or to mark someone's success.
compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.