Belittle : dismiss (someone or something) as unimportant.Recommend : put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role.Praise : express warm approval or admiration of.Encourage : give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).Inspire : fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.Antonym of Belittle is Praise