extol

/iks'tɔl/
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extol

She extols the virtues of her garden to a neighbor.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To praise enthusiastically and highly; to laud or acclaim someone or something.
    • To express strong approval or admiration for the merits or virtues of a person, action, or quality.
Usage

The verb "extol" is used to describe the act of giving very high praise. It is a formal word often used in written English, speeches, or formal discussions. It is typically followed by the object being praised. - Common Structure: extol + [object] (e.g., extol the benefits, extol a person's character). - It is often used with abstract nouns like virtues, benefits, merits, or qualities.

Examples
  • The coach will extol the importance of teamwork to the new players.
  • In her speech, the mayor extolled the bravery of the firefighters.
  • Many articles extol the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet.
  • He is always quick to extol the virtues of classical music.
Advanced Usage
  • "to extol someone/something to the skies": To praise someone or something in the most extravagant and enthusiastic terms possible.
    • The critic extolled the young artist's work to the skies.
  • "to extol the praises of": A slightly more formal variant emphasizing the act of praising.
    • The professor never tired of extolling the praises of diligent research.
Variants and Related Words
  • Extolled (v): Past tense and past participle form.
    • The invention was widely extolled by experts.
  • Extolling (v): Present participle/gerund form.
    • She wrote an essay extolling the city's cultural diversity.
  • Extolment (n): (Rare) The act of extolling; high praise.
    • The biography is a long extolment of the leader's achievements.
Synonyms
  • Praise: To express warm approval or admiration.
  • Laud: To praise highly, especially in a public context.
  • Acclaim: To praise enthusiastically and publicly.
  • Commend: To praise formally or officially.
  • Glorify: To describe or represent as admirable, especially unjustifiably.
Antonyms
  • Criticize: To indicate the faults of someone or something.
  • Censure: To express severe disapproval.
  • Denounce: To publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
  • Disparage: To regard or represent as being of little worth.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "Sing the praises of": To praise someone or something enthusiastically and repeatedly. (This is a common idiom with a very similar meaning to "extol").
    • He is always singing the praises of his new computer.
extol

She extols the virtues of her garden to a neighbor.

Verb
  1. praise, glorify, or honor
    • extol the virtues of one's children
    • glorify one's spouse's cooking

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