appraise, grade, establish, settle on, profile, define, pin, price, value, review, redefine, report, rank, judge, rate, resolve, characterize, distinguish, declare, determine, prove, confirm, deem (inadequate), clinch, decide on, agree on, arrive at (a decision/value), revise (earlier estimates), resolve (contradictions), clear up (inconsistencies), conclude, testify, view in a new light, give it a (mark)

grip, satisfy, transfix, captivate, engage, spellbind, fascinate, enthrall, beguile, bewitch, win over, compel, appeal, mesmerize, benefit, please, enchant, gratify, endear, delight, entrance, hypnotize, bowl someone over, charm, enrapture, ensorcell

finger, select, favor, pick, appreciate, go for, tend to, like, prefer, veer toward, gravitate toward, swing toward, lean to/toward, predispose, trend, be disposed to, be inclined to, opt for, have a tendency, have a propensity, find agreeable/enjoyable, fancy, be attracted to, be drawn to, choose, cotton to

applaud, swarm, parade, reward, book, award, celebrate, glorify, appreciate, recognize, acknowledge, congratulate, set on a pedestal, hoist (someone onto one's shoulders), write about, seek (an expert's opinion), request (public appearances), clamor (for autograph)

prize, embrace, applaud, regard, value, admire, favor, appreciate, esteem, laud, love, like, prefer, emulate, treasure, cherish, relish, hold (dear), take (pleasure in), savor, delight in, enjoy, come to appreciate, cotton to