Extoll: meaning, definitions and examples
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extoll
[ ษชkหstoสl ]
praising highly
To extoll means to praise someone or something very highly. The term is often used in a context where someone is celebrating the virtues or achievements of a person, object, or idea. Extolling can be seen in various forms such as speeches, writings, or casual conversations. It carries a positive connotation, emphasizing admiration and approval.
Synonyms
applaud, celebrate, commend, exalt, praise
Examples of usage
- The teacher extolled the students for their hard work.
- She extolled the virtues of a healthy lifestyle in her blog.
- The critic extolled the film's artistic direction.
- Politicians often extoll the achievements of their predecessors.
Translations
Translations of the word "extoll" in other languages:
๐ต๐น exaltar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคถเคเคธเคพ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช loben
๐ฎ๐ฉ memuji
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพัะปะฐะฒะปััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ wysลawiaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็งฐ่ณใใ
๐ซ๐ท exalter
๐ช๐ธ exaltar
๐น๐ท รถvmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์นญ์ฐฌํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุฌุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ oslavovat
๐ธ๐ฐ ospevovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ต็พ
๐ธ๐ฎ hvaliti
๐ฎ๐ธ lofa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะดะฐาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษriflษmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ exaltar
Etymology
The word 'extoll' originates from the Latin 'extollere', which means 'to lift up' or 'to raise high'. This Latin term is a combination of the prefix 'ex-' meaning 'out' or 'from' and 'tollere', meaning 'to lift' or 'to carry'. The earliest recorded use of 'extoll' in English dates back to the late 15th century. The word has evolved over the centuries to signify not just physical elevation, but also metaphorical elevation in terms of ideas and virtues. By the 17th century, 'extoll' was widely used in literature and speeches to express admiration for great acts or qualities. In contemporary usage, it often appears in discussions that celebrate achievements and encourage positive recognition.