Extol
verb
To praise highly or admire someone or something a lot.
She extolled the virtues of the new software.
Often appears as...
- extol virtues
- extol benefits
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To praise highly or admire someone or something a lot.
She extolled the virtues of the new software.
Often appears as...
- extol virtues
- extol benefits
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Context
Use 'extol' when speaking positively about someone or something, showcasing respect or admiration.
Critics extol the director's work for its innovative storytelling.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Extol' carries emotional weight, indicating strong, heartfelt praise rather than casual approval.
The teacher extolled the student's determination to overcome obstacles.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Exaggerated
In some contexts, 'extol' can come across as exaggerated or too fervent if the praise seems insincere.
He extolled the meal as the best he ever had, which seemed a bit much.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Context
Use 'extol' when speaking positively about someone or something, showcasing respect or admiration.
Critics extol the director's work for its innovative storytelling.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Extol' carries emotional weight, indicating strong, heartfelt praise rather than casual approval.
The teacher extolled the student's determination to overcome obstacles.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Exaggerated
In some contexts, 'extol' can come across as exaggerated or too fervent if the praise seems insincere.
He extolled the meal as the best he ever had, which seemed a bit much.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Context
Use 'extol' when speaking positively about someone or something, showcasing respect or admiration.
Critics extol the director's work for its innovative storytelling.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Extol' carries emotional weight, indicating strong, heartfelt praise rather than casual approval.
The teacher extolled the student's determination to overcome obstacles.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Exaggerated
In some contexts, 'extol' can come across as exaggerated or too fervent if the praise seems insincere.
He extolled the meal as the best he ever had, which seemed a bit much.
Never forget "Extol"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Taylor Wilson: My...
and they're trucked anywhere in the world, you plop them down, and they produce electricity. This region right here is the reactor. And this is buried below ground, which is really important. For someone who's done a lot of counterterrorism work, I can't extol to you
Video examples
How to stay calm under...
Secondly, many performers extol the virtues of a pre-performance routine, whether it’s taking a few deep breaths, repeating a cue word, or doing a rhythmic sequence of movements. Studies on golfing, bowling, and water polo
Video examples
Taylor Wilson: My...
and they're trucked anywhere in the world, you plop them down, and they produce electricity. This region right here is the reactor. And this is buried below ground, which is really important. For someone who's done a lot of counterterrorism work, I can't extol to you
Video examples
How to stay calm under...
Secondly, many performers extol the virtues of a pre-performance routine, whether it’s taking a few deep breaths, repeating a cue word, or doing a rhythmic sequence of movements. Studies on golfing, bowling, and water polo
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Chris Murphy
American Politician
I served on the committee in the U.S. House that wrote the Affordable Care Act. I defended it back home in endless town halls. I got elected to the Senate, and when no one wanted to stand up for the ACA in its early days, I took up the cause, going to the Senate floor nearly every week to extol its virtues.
Quote examples
Henry Rollins
American Musician
While I have no empirical evidence to back this up, I bet that the number of homosexual people per thousand has not fluctuated all that much over the centuries. I do not believe the dented wisdom my father used to extol, that homosexuality was a sure sign of a civilization in decline.
Quote examples
William M. Daley
American Politician
Most Republicans and the business community extol the virtues of trade, depicting it as an engine of economic progress, while most Democrats and unions attack the exportation of American jobs, claiming that trade agreements are destroying our economy.
Quote examples
Joseph Nye
American Educator
Leadership experts and the public alike extol the virtues of transformational leaders - those who set out bold objectives and take risks to change the world. We tend to downplay 'transactional' leaders, whose goals are more modest, as mere managers.
Quote examples
August Wilson
American Playwright
I think it was the ability of the theater to communicate ideas and extol virtues that drew me to it. And also, I was, and remain, fascinated by the idea of an audience as a community of people who gather willingly to bear witness.
Quote examples
Estelle Parsons
American Actress
I find that there are few reviews that extol women as wonderful artists.
Quote examples
Torquato Tasso
Italian Poet
It is the fortunate who should extol fortune.
Quote examples
Chris Murphy
American Politician
I served on the committee in the U.S. House that wrote the Affordable Care Act. I defended it back home in endless town halls. I got elected to the Senate, and when no one wanted to stand up for the ACA in its early days, I took up the cause, going to the Senate floor nearly every week to extol its virtues.
Quote examples
Henry Rollins
American Musician
While I have no empirical evidence to back this up, I bet that the number of homosexual people per thousand has not fluctuated all that much over the centuries. I do not believe the dented wisdom my father used to extol, that homosexuality was a sure sign of a civilization in decline.
Quote examples
William M. Daley
American Politician
Most Republicans and the business community extol the virtues of trade, depicting it as an engine of economic progress, while most Democrats and unions attack the exportation of American jobs, claiming that trade agreements are destroying our economy.
Quote examples
Joseph Nye
American Educator
Leadership experts and the public alike extol the virtues of transformational leaders - those who set out bold objectives and take risks to change the world. We tend to downplay 'transactional' leaders, whose goals are more modest, as mere managers.
Quote examples
August Wilson
American Playwright
I think it was the ability of the theater to communicate ideas and extol virtues that drew me to it. And also, I was, and remain, fascinated by the idea of an audience as a community of people who gather willingly to bear witness.
Quote examples
Estelle Parsons
American Actress
I find that there are few reviews that extol women as wonderful artists.
Quote examples
Torquato Tasso
Italian Poet
It is the fortunate who should extol fortune.
Example 1 of 7
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension