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extol

v.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ɪkˈstoʊɫ// UK //ɛkstˈəʊl// ex·tol

v. to praise something or someone very highly. You use this when you want to show that something is excellent or has great value.

v. to praise highly or enthusiastically. Transitive; typically formal or literary register.


SIMPLE

They always extol the benefits of a healthy diet.

CONTEXTUAL

Health experts often extol the virtues of walking daily to improve cardiovascular fitness and mental clarity.

COMPLEX

In his final speech, the retiring professor chose to extol the importance of academic integrity, urging his students to maintain rigorous standards throughout their professional careers.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Latin extollō (“elevate, raise high”).

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