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rhapsodize

verb

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to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm rhapsodized about the food so as not to hurt their host's feelings Synonyms drool, effuse, enthuse, fuss, rave, gush, slobberRelated Words dote (on), fawn; emote

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