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ex·tol (ex·toll)
 extol (extoll)
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- pronunciation:
- ihk
stol
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
extols, extolls, extolling, extolled |
| definition: |
to speak of with high praise or enthusiasm.
The minister extolled the virtues of the deceased.He extolled the joys of wilderness camping.- synonyms:
- exalt, glorify, hail
- antonyms:
- abase, criticize, decry, denigrate
- similar words:
- acclaim, celebrate, deify, eulogize, flatter, honor, land, laud, praise
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| related words: |
applaud, bless, cite, commend, compliment, exalt, tout |
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| derivations: |
extollingly (adv.), extoller (n.), extolment (extollment) (n.) |
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