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Definitions

extol

[ik-stohl] / ɪkˈstoʊl /
VERB
sing the praises of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acclaim applaud celebrate commend eulogize exalt glorify laud praise
STRONG
bless boost hymn magnify push rave root stroke
WEAK
brag about cry up give a boost to give a bouquet hand it to hats off to hear it for make much of panegyrize pay tribute to puff up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blame castigate censure condemn criticize debase denounce disapprove humiliate
STRONG
decrease discourage

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

The instant she finished a novel, she would extol its virtues and demand we go to the Iliad or the Last Bookstore to get the author’s next offering.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 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

I could extol your virtues endlessly, but I want you to finish reading and answer me quickly.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.