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kehua — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • appraise verb To assess the value or worth of something, often officially.
  • plug noun A device with pins that connects an appliance to an electrical socket.
  • praise noun Words expressing approval or admiration for someone or something.
  • tout verb To promote or praise something enthusiastically, often to sell it.

Senses

kehua is used for these senses in English:

  • crank up To describe in praiseworthy terms; to promote.
  • plug (transitive) To promote (something, especially a product or service); to mention (something) as if promoting or advertising it.
  • praise To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.
  • put in a good word To speak favourably of someone to someone else, in order to help them out.
  • speak highly To praise.
  • tout (transitive) To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag about; to promote.

appraise — full definition

  1. verb To assess the value or worth of something, often officially.
  2. verb To judge the quality or performance of someone or something.

plug — full definition

  1. noun A device with pins that connects an appliance to an electrical socket.
  2. noun An object used to fill or block a hole.
  3. verb To connect a device to a power source using its plug.
  4. verb To block or seal a hole or gap.
  5. verb (informal) To promote or mention something favourably, especially one's own work.

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