Word:
Extol (also extoll)
Status:
Verb
Meaning:
The act of praising very highly.
Sentences:
1) The health benefits of exercise are highly extolled.
2) Shallow people always extol beauty, rather than character.
Origin:
Middle English, from Latin exotellere which means to 'lift up'.
First use:
15th century
Synonyms:
bless, carol, celebrate, emblazon, praise, laud
Anotonyms:
critisize, blame, condemn
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