extol

verb

ik-ˈstōl How to pronounce extol (audio)
variants also extoll
Definition of extolnext
as in to celebrate
to proclaim the glory of campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record

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Recent Examples of extol The public speech extolled the diversity of the Scandinavian nation and was viewed on social media by millions. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Similarly, India’s Ayurvedic medicine system has long extolled the benefits of consuming cow’s and one’s own urine. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 Germany’s Chancellor stood in the White House with the US President and extolled the virtues of hydrogen. — Sverre Alvik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Shallal extolled the importance of freedom of speech, freedom of expression, international law, and international norms. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for extol
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extol
  1. celebrate
  2. praise
  3. bless
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  • For the last five decades, the CZMA has been celebrated as a bipartisan co-management framework that gave coastal and Great Lakes states the power to review and object to federal projects that affect their shorelines.
    — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In her new role, Danielle will help celebrate her aunt's life and accomplishments while offering a personal perspective on the woman behind the music, according to a press release announcing the appointment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrate
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  • Supporters, including Catholic and Orthodox Jewish school advocates and Democrats for Education Reform, praised the move.
    — Lara Murray-Sterzel, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Global Reach, an advocacy group that works to free Americans detained abroad and currently represents five Americans held in Russia, praised the release but called for the other prisoners to come home as well.
    — Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of praise
Verb
  • So far, his scheming hasn’t been all that productive, and with Saeed inching into the case, Johnny is more likely to get benched with Molly, who’s mostly there to say lines of expository dialogue, bless her.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • And while he’s been blessed by natural talent and physicality, his rise through the system has been a journey of sacrifice and education.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of bless

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“Extol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extol. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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