Synonyms of extol

extol

verb

ik-ˈstōl 

variants also extoll

as in to celebrate

to proclaim the glory of

campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celebrate
• praise
• bless
• laud
• exalt
• hymn
• applaud
• resound
• worship
• salute
• commend
• glorify
• magnify
• emblazon
• cheer
• carol
• cite
• idolize
• eulogize
• compliment
• chant
• hail
• renown
• rhapsodize
• recommend
• deify
• acclaim
• adore
• tout
• belaud
• flatter
• crack up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blame
• criticize
• censure
• reprove
• admonish
• chide
• reprehend
• reprobate
• reproach
• rebuke
• castigate
• reprimand
• lambaste
• keelhaul

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of extol

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

Greenhouse gas emissions released during launch and the manufacturing of the satellites may offset the advantages of putting data centers to space, extolled by the companies behind those plans. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 July 2026

This famed chemist had previously extolled the virtues of fertilizer as the answer to soil exhaustion, so his sudden reversal on the issue left a lasting impression on his contemporaries. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026