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Examples of extol in a Sentence
The health benefits of exercise are widely extolled.
campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record
Recent Examples of extol from the Web
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In 1963, a 15-year old who signed his name George R. Martin wrote a fan letter to the Fantastic Four extolling the comic.
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To reach voters, Ryan's team is using search ads and social media, plus a video of the Congressman extolling southern Wisconsin's business climate.
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Some even watch video highlight reels or audio tracks extolling past performances.
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Hamilton, though, wasn’t wavering as listened to fellow drivers extolling the virtues of the extravaganza.
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The problem with AI as subject matter is that the companies behind it and journalists alike (guilty here) fall into the trap of extolling the technology as the greatest (or scariest) ever.
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Modi, who invited the president and his family to visit India, extolled Trump’s leadership qualities.
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Mavericks’ officials extolled the potential of the North Carolina State product during a Thursday-night news conference.
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And ever since he's been extolling the virtues of safely viewing amateurs on the tee.
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Origin and Etymology of extol
extol Synonyms
Synonyms
bless, carol, celebrate, emblazon, exalt, praise (also extoll), glorify, hymn, laud, magnify, resoundRelated Words
adore, belaud, deify, idolize, worship; acclaim, applaud, commend, compliment, hail, renown, salute; chant, cheer, eulogize, rhapsodize; cite; flatter; crack up, recommend, toutNear Antonyms
blame, censure, reprehend, reprobate; criticize, reprove; admonish, chide, keelhaul, rebuke, reprimand, reproach; castigate, lambaste (or lambast)EXTOL Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of extol for English Language Learners
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: to praise (someone or something) highly
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