extolled
Americanadjective
verb
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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Extolled be the perfection of Him who changeth others, but is not changed!
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
Him have I sought and known, A rock of strength, a tower of might, Resplendent as the glorious light, Without or veil or covering, radiant shown: 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
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