Extol
/ɪkˈstɒl/
Definitions
To praise enthusiastically and often publicly.
/ɪkˈstɒl/
To praise enthusiastically.
The article extolled the virtues of the new technology.
💡 Simply: Imagine your friend won the game, and you're so happy you tell everyone how amazing they are. That's like extolling them, telling how great they are!
👶 For kids: To say really nice things about someone or something.
More Examples
She was extolled by her colleagues for her outstanding work.
The travel blogger constantly extols the beauty of the tropical beaches she visits.
How It's Used
"The poem extols the beauty of nature."
"The politician extolled the virtues of free trade."
Idioms & expressions
extol the virtues of
To praise the positive qualities or benefits of something.
"The company's marketing campaign often extols the virtues of their products."
From Latin *extollere* meaning "to lift up, raise, elevate," from *ex-* (out, up) + *tollere* (to lift, raise).
Used extensively in religious texts and literature to praise individuals, deities, or virtues.
Memory tip
Think of "ex-toll" – a toll gate lets you pass if you're excellent, so they extol you.