1. addresses (respectfully), salutes; welcomes; approves of.
2. declares, asserts; speaks, names.

speaks or addresses in an excessive or improper way; (tries to) surpass in speaking.

1. repeats the words of; approves; agrees with.
2. criticizes, censures.

reviles; denies; rejects.

instructs; admonishes; counsels

speaks ill of, abuses, criticizes.