extol

verb

ex·​tol ik-ˈstōl How to pronounce extol (audio)
variants or less commonly extoll
extolled; extolling

transitive verb

: to praise highly : glorify
extoller noun
extolment noun

Examples of extol in a Sentence

The health benefits of exercise are widely extolled. campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record
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Kennedy has touted the benefits of bone broth on social media, and podcaster Joe Rogan, who has extolled the benefits of the carnivore diet for years, is also a big fan of bone broth. Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Kennedy has touted the benefits of bone broth on social media and podcaster Joe Rogan, who has extolled the benefits of the carnivore diet for years, is also a big fan of bone broth. Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 Chapman, a third baseman for his entire major-league career, also extolled the virtues of playing the same spot every single day. Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025 In an era of rumpled, ordinary-looking leading men, Hackman was extolled as the most rumpled, the most ordinary — a mid-level manager who somehow got elevated to the Oscar podium. Ty Burr, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for extol

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin extollere, from ex- + tollere to lift up — more at tolerate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of extol was in the 15th century

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“Extol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extol. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

extol

verb
ex·​tol
variants also extoll
extolled; extolling
: to praise highly
extoller noun
extolment noun

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