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  • past participle of extol.
  • past tense form of extol.
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extolled

American  
[ik-stohld] / ɪkˈstoʊld /

adjective

  1. highly praised; lauded or acclaimed.

    Her much extolled skill on the harmonica fuses with her partner’s evocative fiddle and banjo playing to create a distinctive world sound.


verb

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of extol.

Other Word Forms

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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I have extolled the virtues of both of these lessons in my columns over the years.

From MarketWatch May 13, 2026

Singling out their work ethic, Mantello extolled the way Lane and Metcalf can be relied on to hit the ground running.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

In that same evening address, President Trump extolled the US's oil producing capabilities.

From BBC Apr. 7, 2026

They extolled the company’s business, which uses AI to help customers automate help-desk requests and other tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 23, 2026

She had reminded them to bring books to read, and extolled the virtues of patience while traveling, and the importance of taking naps.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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