extol
verb
ex·tol ik-ˈstōl 
variants or less commonly extoll
extolled; extolling
transitive verb
: to praise highly : glorify
extoller noun
extolment
ik-ˈstōl-mənt
noun 
Synonyms
- bless
- carol
- celebrate
- emblazon
- exalt
- glorify
- hymn
- laud
- magnify
- praise
- resound
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Example Sentences
The health benefits of exercise are widely extolled. campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record
Recent Examples on the Web Every week, this fast-talking duo extol their latest and greatest discoveries from tips on modern motherhood to the perfect airplane snack to Instagram-worthy earrings. 
Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 6 Aug. 2022 Outsiders who don’t extol our virtues join the mobs of history that martyred our founding prophet, Joseph Smith. Lindsay Hansen Park, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022 Schoolchildren in some places dress up in World War II military garb, and war movies extol the idea that Russia’s battles were always righteous. New York Times, 8 May 2022 The ad went on to extol the virtues of the house and the ex-husband. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 25 Apr. 2022 It’s not unique in singing martial hymns that extol our own greatness and the crushing of our enemies. The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 The Ukrainian government sought to extol the valor of the fighters, who refused to surrender until ordered. New York Times, 17 May 2022 Executives for companies with offices downtown continue to extol the virtues of working in an area with several hotels, restaurants and sports stadiums in walking distance. Eric Heisig, cleveland, 12 Mar. 2022 On a business trip to Russia in 2016, Alibaba founder Jack Ma was having lunch and listening to his executives extol the success the company was enjoying in the country. Jing Yang, wsj.com, 24 Mar. 2022 See More
Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 6 Aug. 2022 Outsiders who don’t extol our virtues join the mobs of history that martyred our founding prophet, Joseph Smith. Lindsay Hansen Park, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022 Schoolchildren in some places dress up in World War II military garb, and war movies extol the idea that Russia’s battles were always righteous. New York Times, 8 May 2022 The ad went on to extol the virtues of the house and the ex-husband. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 25 Apr. 2022 It’s not unique in singing martial hymns that extol our own greatness and the crushing of our enemies. The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 The Ukrainian government sought to extol the valor of the fighters, who refused to surrender until ordered. New York Times, 17 May 2022 Executives for companies with offices downtown continue to extol the virtues of working in an area with several hotels, restaurants and sports stadiums in walking distance. Eric Heisig, cleveland, 12 Mar. 2022 On a business trip to Russia in 2016, Alibaba founder Jack Ma was having lunch and listening to his executives extol the success the company was enjoying in the country. Jing Yang, wsj.com, 24 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin extollere, from ex- + tollere to lift up — more at tolerate
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
extol
verb
ex·tol ik-ˈstōl
extolled; extolling
: to praise highly : glorify
extols
verb
variants also extolls
as in celebrates
to proclaim the glory of campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- celebrates
- praises
- lauds
- cites
- commends
- exalts
- hymns
- blesses
- resounds
- applauds
- emblazons
- recommends
- glorifies
- magnifies
- salutes
- idolizes
- hails
- carols
- eulogizes
- compliments
- acclaims
- rhapsodizes
- worships
- deifies
- adores
- cheers
- touts
- chants
- flatters
- belauds
- renowns
- cracks up
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- blames
- criticizes
- censures
- admonishes
- reproves
- chides
- reprehends
- rebukes
- reprobates
- lambasts
- castigates
- reproaches
- lambastes
- reprimands
- keelhauls