elegize

/ɪˈlɛɡaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to praise or honor with eloquent language, especially in a poem or song

“The poet elegized the fallen heroes of the war.”

2. verb

to compose an elegy for

“She chose to elegize her deceased grandmother.”

3. verb

to praise or extol in a poem or song

“He elegized his friend’s impressive career.”

Synonyms

  • eulogize
  • lament

Antonyms

  • defame
  • disparage