eulogize

verb

eu·​lo·​gize ˈyü-lə-ˌjīz How to pronounce eulogize (audio)
eulogized; eulogizing

transitive verb

: to speak or write in high praise of : extol
eulogizer noun

Examples of eulogize in a Sentence

He was eulogized at his funeral as a great actor and a good friend.
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That restaurant, Time and Tide, opened last week—and almost four months after Garcia eulogized Kent at a standing room-only service at St. Bartholomew’s Church. Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024 Arn also seizes the opportunity to skilfully eulogize the artist’s genius at capturing the ephemeral. The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2024 Another Buffett buddy, James Taylor, eulogized the irreplaceable musician, who died in September 2023, and then moved to the performance stage, flanked by Kenny Chesney and renowned session guitarist/producer Mac McAnally, also a longtime member of Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024 Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, also eulogized Ethel, each recalling personal anecdotes. Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eulogize 

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eulogize was in 1810

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“Eulogize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eulogize. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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eulogize

verb
eu·​lo·​gize ˈyü-lə-ˌjīz How to pronounce eulogize (audio)
eulogized; eulogizing
: to speak or write high praise of
eulogist
-jəst
noun

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