Related Clues:

• Give kudos to
• Complimentary comment
• Words of tribute
• Patting object
• "Nice job!"
• It may be high or faint
• Kind words
• Post-feeding ritual
• ''Nicely done!''
• Ode sentiment
• After-dinner speech?
• Distinction
• Cause for an 'Excuse me!'
• Plaudits
• Purpose of an ode