extolled
Americanadjective
verb
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Etymology
Origin of extolled
First recorded in 1600–10, for an earlier sense; extol + -ed 2 for the adjective; extol + -ed 1 for the verb
Example Sentences
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But to Himself concealed Dare not to stretch thy hand, for then Thou seekest, with presumptuous ken, The first and last, the hidden and revealed: Exalted, magnified, Extolled and glorified.
From Hebrew Literature by Wilson, Epiphanius
Extolled be the perfection of Him who hath thus ordained the history of former generations to be a lesson to those which follow.
From The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I. Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments by Anonymous
He was black and tall; and he was crying out, Extolled be the perfection of my Lord, who hath appointed me this severe affliction and painful torture until the day of resurrection!
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 2 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright
Beholding his graceful person, and his handsome and lovely aspect, she wondered at his beauty, and said, Extolled be the perfection of Him who created thee!
From The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I. Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments by Anonymous
And all ye sage, And ye tender hearted, Extolled an age— Or forgot departed!
From The Angel of Death by Almqvist, August W.
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