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Extolled: meaning, definitions and examples

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extolled

 

[ ษชkหˆtoสŠld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

express praise

To extol means to praise someone or something enthusiastically. This term is often used in the context of speaking highly of a person's achievements or qualities. When someone extols the virtues of a colleague, it indicates a strong admiration and respect. The word can also be applied to the celebration of ideas, principles, or even products. Extolling is often found in speeches, literature, and discussions where commendation is the focus.

Synonyms

celebrated, commended, lauded, praised

Examples of usage

  • He extolled her bravery during the rescue mission.
  • The critic extolled the artist's unique style in his review.
  • During the ceremony, the speaker extolled the contributions of volunteers.

Translations

Translations of the word "extolled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exaltado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคถเค‚เคธเคพ เค•เฅ€ เค—เคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gelobt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipuji

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพัะปะฐะฒะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wychwalany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็งฐ่ณ›ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exaltรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exaltado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถvรผlen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นญ์†ก๋ฐ›์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุซู†ู‰ ุนู„ูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vychvalovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vychvaฤพovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—ๅˆฐ่ตžๆ‰ฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hvaljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฝst

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒšแƒแƒจแƒฅแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rif olunan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exaltado

Etymology

The word 'extolled' comes from the Latin term 'extollere', which means 'to raise up' or 'to elevate.' In Latin, 'ex' means 'out' or 'from,' and 'tollere' means 'to lift or raise.' The word was adopted into Middle English as 'extollen' around the late 14th century, retaining much of its original meaning related to lifting up in praise. Over time, it has come to be used primarily in connection with enthusiasm for people, actions, and ideas. The usage of 'extolled' has remained relatively stable over the centuries, often appearing in contexts that denote reverence and admiration.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,959, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.