extol
5 synonyms and 5 antonyms for extol, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To praise something or someone very highly.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use extol
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
extol the virtues of
extol the benefits
extol her talents
widely extolled
It is a fairly formal, written word.
Etymology
The word was borrowed from Latin extollo, meaning to elevate or raise high.
Full origin of extol →Frequently asked questions
What does extol mean?
To extol is to praise something very highly.
How do you use extol in a sentence?
It takes an object, as in: The teacher extolled her pupils' efforts.
What is the past tense of extol?
The past tense is extolled, and the present participle is extolling.
