extoll

/ɛksˈtɒl/

Definitions

1. verb

to praise or give praise to someone or something; to express admiration or approval

“The poet extolled the beauty of the sunset.”

2. verb

to praise or commend something highly

“The critic extolled the novel’s literary merit.”

3. verb

to praise or give praise to someone or something highly

“The politician extolled the virtues of the new economic plan.”

4. noun

an expression of praise or admiration

“The politician’s extolling of the economic plan was met with skepticism.”

5. noun

a public expression of praise or admiration

“The newspaper’s extolling of the local hero was front-page news.”

Synonyms

  • commend
  • laud
  • praise

Antonyms

  • condemn
  • criticize