Eulogize
To praise or pay tribute to someone, especially after death.
verbEulogize
To praise or pay tribute to someone, especially after death.
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Imagine This
Imagine, accidentally, a boxer was killed by his opponent during a match. His opponent apologized when he delivered the eulogy at the boxer's funeral.
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Sounds Like
YOO-luh-jyz
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Looks Like
eulogy (noun)
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Remember This
Eulogy comes from Greek eu- 'good' and logia 'speaking'; the related noun is eulogy, and the adjective is eulogistic.
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Other Forms
eulogynoun
eulogisticadjective
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Note
Eulogize is formal and solemn; use it for paying tribute in serious contexts (often at funerals). It is not typically used for everyday praise. Be mindful of connotations of praise vs. critique when choosing synonyms.