extol Antonyms

Meaning of extol

Wordnet

extol (v)

praise, glorify, or honor

Webster

extol (v. t.)

To place on high; to lift up; to elevate.

To elevate by praise; to eulogize; to praise; to magnify; as, to extol virtue; to extol an act or a person.

extol Sentence Examples

  1. The politician extolled the virtues of his party's platform during his speech.
  2. The critic extolled the author's use of language in the novel, praising its lyrical beauty and evocative imagery.
  3. The teacher extolled the virtues of hard work and perseverance, encouraging her students to strive for excellence.
  4. The fans extolled the team's victory, cheering wildly and waving their banners.
  5. The actor extolled the virtues of the playwright, calling him a genius and a master of his craft.
  6. The reviewer extolled the film's cinematography, praising its stunning visuals and breathtaking landscapes.
  7. The scientist extolled the beauty of the natural world, marveling at the complexity and diversity of life.
  8. The spiritual leader extolled the importance of love and compassion, urging his followers to be kind and understanding to one another.
  9. The historian extolled the achievements of the ancient civilizations, marveling at their ingenuity and resourcefulness.
  10. The orator extolled the virtues of freedom and democracy, inspiring his audience to fight for their rights and liberties.

FAQs About the word extol

praise, glorify, or honorTo place on high; to lift up; to elevate., To elevate by praise; to eulogize; to praise; to magnify; as, to extol virtue; to extol an a

celebrate, praise, cite, laud, magnify, carol,exalt, recommend, applaud, commend

blame, censure, reprehend, criticize, censure, blame, reprehend, criticize, reproach,reprove

The politician extolled the virtues of his party's platform during his speech.

The critic extolled the author's use of language in the novel, praising its lyrical beauty and evocative imagery.

The teacher extolled the virtues of hard work and perseverance, encouraging her students to strive for excellence.

The fans extolled the team's victory, cheering wildly and waving their banners.