emblazon

em·bla·zon

verb \im-ˈblā-z^ən\

em·bla·zonedem·bla·zon·ing\-ˈblāz-niŋ, -ˈblā-z^ən-iŋ\

Definition of EMBLAZON

transitive verb

1

a : to inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices b : to inscribe (as heraldic bearings) on a surface

2

: celebrate, extol <have his … deeds emblazoned by a poet — Thomas Nash>

— em·bla·zon·er \-ˈblāz-nər, -z^ən-ər\ noun

— em·bla·zon·ment \-ˈblā-z^ən-mənt\ noun

Examples of EMBLAZON

1. <colossal statues and other monumental constructions that were intended to emblazon his name for eons to come>

First Known Use of EMBLAZON

1589

Related to EMBLAZON

Synonyms: bless, carol, celebrate, praise, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, hymn, laud, magnify, resound

Related Words: adore, belaud, deify, idolize, worship; acclaim, applaud, commend, compliment, hail, renown, salute; chant, cheer, eulogize, rhapsodize; cite; flatter; crack up, recommend, tout

Near Antonyms: blame, censure, reprehend, reprobate; criticize, reprove; admonish, chide, keelhaul, rebuke, reprimand, reproach; castigate, lambaste (or lambast)

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Rhymes with EMBLAZON

Marquesan