extol

verb

ex·​tol ik-ˈstōl How to pronounce extol (audio)
variants or less commonly extoll
extolled; extolling

transitive verb

: to praise highly : glorify
extoller noun
extolment noun

Examples of extol in a Sentence

The health benefits of exercise are widely extolled. campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record
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Before long, Howie Mandel and Martha Stewart appear and extol the benefits of the shoes. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2025 Democrats would be better off finding their own model of toughness—not one that extols aggression and strong-arming. Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2025 Gardeners everywhere extol the benefits of mulch to help suppress weeds, retain moisture in the soil, and regulate soil temperature. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025 His sole remaining YouTube video extols the virtues of the world's greatest gangster, the Nani, or Desi grandmother, who slaps men in the reel. Alexandra Bregman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for extol

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin extollere, from ex- + tollere to lift up — more at tolerate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of extol was in the 15th century

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“Extol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extol. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

extol

verb
ex·​tol
variants also extoll
extolled; extolling
: to praise highly
extoller noun
extolment noun

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