👏extol

verb
/ɪkˈstoʊl/

Meaning

to praise enthusiastically and highly

Example Sentences

The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.

Example Expressions

extol the virtues

Synonyms

praise, laud, commend, acclaim, glorify

Antonyms

criticize, condemn, denounce

Collocations

extol the virtues, extol the benefits, extol the value, extol achievements

Related Vocabularies

to make an action or process easier or smoother
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
To receive money as payment for work that you do.
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected

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