eulogize

verb
UK: /ˈjuːlədʒaɪz/
US: /ˈjuːlədʒaɪz/

  1. To praise someone or something very much, especially in a public speech or piece of writing.

    1. The mayor eulogized the brave firefighters during the ceremony.
    2. Critics eulogized her performance as the best of her career showing incredible depth.

  2. To deliver a eulogy or speak highly of someone who has died, often at a funeral or memorial service.

    1. He was asked to eulogize his grandfather at the funeral.
    2. Many gathered to eulogize the fallen hero sharing stories of his bravery and kindness.

Synonyms

praise extol laud commend glorify celebrate
eulogize adjective

  1. Expressing praise or commendation.

    1. The poem was a eulogizing tribute to her late husband.
    2. She wrote a eulogizing piece about the importance of community service and helping others.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "eulogize" in English means: To praise someone or something very much, especially in a public speech or piece of writing., To deliver a eulogy or speak highly of someone who has died, often at a funeral or memorial service..

The phonetic transcription of "eulogize" is /ˈjuːlədʒaɪz/ in British English and /ˈjuːlədʒaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "eulogize": praise, extol, laud, commend, glorify, celebrate.

Example usage of "eulogize": "The mayor eulogized the brave firefighters during the ceremony.". More examples on the page.