extol

verb
UK: /ɪkˈstəʊl/
US: /ɪkˈstoʊl/

  1. To praise someone or something very much.

    1. We extol her for her bravery, she is a hero to us all.
    2. The health benefits of exercise are constantly extolled by doctors.

  2. To celebrate enthusiastically or with great excitement.

    1. The team extolled their victory, partying late into the night.
    2. Critics extolled the actor's performance as a modern masterpiece.

Synonyms

praise glorify laud acclaim exalt celebrate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "extol" in English means: To praise someone or something very much., To celebrate enthusiastically or with great excitement..

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

Synonyms for "extol": praise, glorify, laud, acclaim, exalt, celebrate.

Example usage of "extol": "We extol her for her bravery, she is a hero to us all.". More examples on the page.