extol

or ex·toll

[ ik-stohl ]

verb (used with object)

, ex·tolled, ex·tol·ling.

1. to praise highly; laud; eulogize:

   to extol the beauty of Naples.

   Synonyms: worship, venerate, panegyrize, hail, applaud, acclaim, exalt, glorify, commend, celebrate

   Antonyms: disparage

extol

/ ɪkˈstəʊl /

verb

1. tr to praise lavishly; exalt

Derived Forms

• exˈtoller, noun
• exˈtolment, noun
• exˈtollingly, adverb

Other Words From

• ex·tol·ler noun
• ex·tol·ling·ly adverb
• ex·tol·ment ex·toll·ment noun
• su·per·ex·tol verb (used with object) superextolled superextolling
• su·per·ex·toll verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of extol¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English extollen, from Latin extollere “to lift up, raise,” equivalent to ex- ex- ¹ + tollere “to lift, raise up”

Word History and Origins

Origin of extol¹

C15: from Latin extollere to elevate, from tollere to raise

Example Sentences

And I really ought to extol the graciously ironic handling of “Chrysanthemum Tea,” one of those oh-so-clever Sondheim numbers that spans enormous dramatic territory in a manner so catchy that the song seems to gallop.

From Los Angeles Times

A quick search on social media shows a slew of aspirational mums with their smiling infants extolling its virtues - including offering some of the crucial nutrients growing children need.

From BBC

A thundering media sensation in the city of Carson extolled the promises and perils of earthly departure.

From Los Angeles Times

At the time, Trump was extolling the virtues of torture, talking about a massive surveillance program to be used against American Muslims and promising to send Syrian refugees, including children, back to their war-torn country.

From Salon

For years, Trump has cultivated a populist image, frequently extolling his love of McDonald’s, Burger King and other chains.

From Salon

Related Words

• acclaim
• applaud
• celebrate
• commend
• eulogize
• exalt
• glorify
• laud
• praise