Extol
To praise highly; to laud with enthusiasm.
verbExtol
To praise highly; to laud with enthusiasm.
verbImagine This
Won’t you feel "extra-tall" (a feeling of pride and being on top of everybody) when your teacher praises you in front of the class?
Sounds Like
ik-TOHL
Looks Like
ex toll
Remember This
Extol is a formal, emphatic term for praising someone or something; it is closely related to exalt and laud.
Other Forms
Note
Extol is a transitive verb and is used with a direct object (extol someone or something). Do not confuse with the rare noun extolment. Use extol when you want to convey high praise, not casual compliment.
Study Deeper
- The critics extolled the artist's innovative approach.
- Parents often extol the value of hard work and perseverance.
From Latin extollere, meaning 'to lift up' (ex- 'out' + tollere 'to lift').
Mnemonic: EX-TOLL — think of bells tolling as you lift someone up with praise.
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Related words and words with the same part of speech.
Laud
verbTo praise highly; to extol or exalt.
Exalt
verbTo praise highly; to elevate in status or honor.
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verbTo give up completely, to desert or leave behind, or to relinquish a claim, plan, or responsibility.
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verbTo decrease in amount or intensity; to reduce or end something.
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