Extolling Meaning in English
word · lemma: extol
Definition
Praising someone or something very highly, usually in an enthusiastic or public way.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary word; often used when discussing speeches, writing, or awards. Common collocations: 'extolling the virtues/benefits of', 'extolling someone's achievements'. Not used for light or casual praise.
Spanish: elogiar - alabarPortuguese (BR): exaltar - elogiarPortuguese (PT): exaltar - elogiarChinese (Simplified): 赞美 - 称颂Chinese (Traditional): 讚美 - 稱頌Hindi: प्रशंसा करनाArabic: يمدح - يثني علىBengali: উচ্চ প্রশংসা করা - ভূয়সী প্রশংসা করাRussian: восхвалять - прославлятьJapanese: 称賛する - 褒め称えるVietnamese: ca ngợi - tán dươngKorean: 극찬하다 - 칭송하다Turkish: yüceltmek - övgüyle bahsetmekUrdu: سراہنا - تعریف کرنا (بہت زیادہ)Indonesian: memuji setinggi-tingginya - mengagungkan
Example Sentences
He kept extolling his team's hard work.
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The teacher is extolling the virtues of reading.
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He's always extolling new technology like it's magic.
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People have been extolling her achievements all week.
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Instead of extolling, maybe we should also look at the problems.
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She was extolling the benefits of healthy eating.
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