extol
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- extoller noun
- extollingly adverb
- extollment noun
- extolment noun
- superextol verb (used with object)
- superextoll verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of extol
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English extollen, from Latin extollere “to lift up, raise,” equivalent to ex- ex- 1 + tollere “to lift, raise up”
Example Sentences
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That’s because after DJ Khaled and Kenan Thompson extol the virtues of this miracle drug, a voiceover recounts a litany of potential side effects—vomiting, diarrhea, kidney problems, things of that nature.
From Slate • Feb. 8, 2026
Now, listening to her extol the benefits, cold plunging seemed like something to consider, or at least contend with.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
He added that "the last thing we need is a welcome mat for people who extol criminals and terrorists".
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2025
A local gathering in honor of loved ones in the military, during which community leaders extol the bravery and resolve of those who serve, is among the best-attended events in my small rural town.
From Salon • Dec. 14, 2024
Then he put the maps in the books he wrote to extol his adventures.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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