eulogize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to praise highly.
- Synonyms:
- panegyrize, commend, laud, extol
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to speak or write a eulogy about.
verb
Other Word Forms
- eulogist noun
- eulogistic adjective
- eulogistically adverb
- eulogization noun
- eulogizer noun
- uneulogized adjective
Etymology
Origin of eulogize
Example Sentences
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Some celebrated the end while others eulogized the program, which was originally slated to end July 4, 2026.
From Salon
Former President Barack Obama, while eulogizing Arizona Sen. John McCain in 2018, referred to the United States as the “indispensable nation.”
From Salon
Michael Jordan was tearful while eulogizing Kobe Bryant, who at one time aggravated him with all his questions.
From Los Angeles Times
Thousands of mourners turned out Tuesday for Goldberg-Polin’s funeral in Jerusalem, where he was eulogized by speaker after speaker, including the country’s president, Isaac Herzog, who asked for forgiveness on behalf of the Israeli state.
From Los Angeles Times
When Joe Biden Sr. died in 2002 at 86, his son eulogized him as “a dreamer burdened with reality.”
From Los Angeles Times
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