extol

verb

ik-ˈstōl How to pronounce extol (audio)
variants also extoll
Definition of extolnext
as in to celebrate
to proclaim the glory of campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record

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Recent Examples of extol The public speech extolled the diversity of the Scandinavian nation and was viewed on social media by millions. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Similarly, India’s Ayurvedic medicine system has long extolled the benefits of consuming cow’s and one’s own urine. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 Germany’s Chancellor stood in the White House with the US President and extolled the virtues of hydrogen. — Sverre Alvik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Shallal extolled the importance of freedom of speech, freedom of expression, international law, and international norms. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for extol
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extol
  1. celebrate
  2. praise
  3. bless
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  • Other events to attend include CULTURA Fiesta Latina held every September to celebrate Latin culture through food, music, dance, and programming and the Christkindl Markt, which brings a festive European-style market to to town.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Associated Press SHENZHEN, China -- SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Elina Svitolina slammed her racket on the court to celebrate earning Ukraine a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time Saturday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrate
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  • Jonathan Cohen, who leads gambling policy at the American Institute for Boys and Men, praised these moves but said their impact may be limited, pointing to data from state regulators showing that few gamblers utilize similar tools on sportsbooks.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz also praised the passengers who stepped up and noted in his statement that investigation is still ongoing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of praise
Verb
  • No sooner than the broadcast of the Braves’ Wild Card Series game began Tuesday, showing pockets of empty seats at Truist Park, the social-media geniuses blessed us with their bouquets of wisdom.
    — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Fashion designer Simon Port Jacquemus listed it among his favorite addresses in Vogue, and French street artist Invader unofficially blessed the building with one of his trademark mosaics.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of bless

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“Extol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extol. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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