Extol

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstoʊl/

Definitions of extol

verb to praise highly; laud; eulogize

Example Sentences

A1 I extol the virtues of kindness and compassion to my children.

A2 She extols the beauty of nature in her paintings.

B1 The coach extolled the team's hard work and dedication after their victory.

B2 The author's new book is being extolled as a masterpiece by critics.

C1 The scientist was extolled for his groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.

C2 The president's speech extolled the virtues of democracy and freedom.

Examples of extol in a Sentence

formal Many scholars extol the virtues of classical literature.

informal My friends always extol the delicious food at that restaurant.

slang I heard the new rapper's lyrics really extol the street life.

figurative The artist's paintings seem to extol the beauty of nature in a unique way.

Grammatical Forms of extol

• past tense: extolled
• plural: extols
• comparative: more extolled
• superlative: most extolled
• present tense: extols
• future tense: will extol
• perfect tense: has extolled
• continuous tense: is extolling
• singular: extol
• positive degree: extol
• infinitive: to extol
• gerund: extolling
• participle: extolling

Origin and Evolution of extol

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'extol' originated from the Latin word 'exstollere', which means to raise or elevate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'extol' has retained its original meaning of praising or glorifying, but has also come to be used more broadly to express admiration or approval for something or someone.