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extol

/ɪkˈstəʊl/

Meanings
  • verb

    praise or commend someone or something highly


Pronunciation
  1. /ɪkˈstəʊl/



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Synonyms

belaud , flatter
Rhymes
Words rhyming with extol
console , control , roll , moll , poll , doll
Variants
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extol , extoll , extolled , extoller , extollers , extolling , extolls , extolment , extolments , extols
Etymology
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from Old French extolder, from ex- 'out' + toller 'praise, laud, extol'


Trivia
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  1. The word 'extol' is derived from the Old French word 'extolder', which means 'to praise' or 'to laud'.

  2. The word 'extol' is often used interchangeably with the word 'praise'.

  3. The verb 'extol' can also be used in the past tense and past participle forms: 'extolled' and 'extolled'.

  4. The word 'extol' is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more commonly found in formal or poetic contexts.


Related Concepts
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  1. praise: The act of expressing approval or admiration for someone or something.

  2. commend: To approve highly and recommend for approval or acceptance.


Culture
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The word 'extol' is often used in literature and poetry to describe the act of praising or commending someone or something highly. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth urges her husband to 'extol his birthrights' and take the throne.

How to Memorize "extol"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of raising something up or praising it highly.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'extol' with the feeling of admiration and praise.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in 'Extol' stands for 'Extreme Praise'.

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1. Association of the word: Think of the word 'extol' as meaning to 'exalt' or 'praise highly'. This can help you remember the meaning and spelling of the word.

2. Visualize the spelling: Break down the word into its individual letters and visualize each one as you spell it out. 'E-X-T-O-L' has a unique pattern of letters that can be easily visualized.

3. Create a memorable phrase: Come up with a memorable phrase that uses the word 'extol'. For example, you could use the phrase 'I extol the virtues of kindness and compassion' to help you remember the word.

4. Practice writing the word: Write the word 'extol' several times to help reinforce its spelling in your memory.

5. Use the word in a sentence: Try using the word 'extol' in a sentence to help solidify its meaning and spelling in your mind. For example, 'The teacher extolled the student's hard work and dedication.'


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