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to attract notice from the public or media

to obtain backing or help

to receive expressions of approval

to get official or public acknowledgment of one's status or achievements

to win public praise and approval

to get attention given to someone or something by the media

to earn admiration from others

to collect votes, especially in an election

to win a prize or an honor

to receive awards or praise

to win more than half of the votes or support

to build a particular kind of reputation

to obtain a deep understanding of a person or thing

to achieve a particular score or classification

to collect people's names signed on a document or petition