extolling

Meanings

• Verb

  To praise or commend highly, especially in public; laud; extol.

  - "He was extolled for his bravery in battle."
  - "The poet was extolled for his mastery of language."

• Verb

  To praise or glorify (someone or something) in high terms; sing the praises of.

  - "The crowd extolled the new football star."
  - "The preacher extolled the virtues of honesty."

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Synonyms

belaud , flatter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with extolling
calling , balling , stalling , galling , dwelling , telling , swelling , selling , knelling , selling , telling , galleon , gallowing , dwelling , telling , dwelling , dwelling

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Variants

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extol , extoll , extolled , extoller , extollers , extolling , extolls , extolment , extolments , extols

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to tell' or 'to praise' in Old French, from the Latin ex- 'out' + tollere 'to lift up'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'extoll' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

2. The word 'extolling' is composed of 9 letters and contains the letters e, t, o, l, l, and g twice.

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Related Concepts

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1. Praise: The act of expressing approval and admiration for someone or something.

2. Compliment: A favorable comment or expression of praise.

3. Eulogy: A formal speech of praise or tribute, typically delivered at a funeral or memorial service.

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Culture

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Extolling has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to express admiration, praise, and appreciation. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part I,' Falstaff extolls the virtues of drinking and merriment.

How to Memorize "extolling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a crowd, cheering and extolling someone's achievements or qualities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'extolling' with 'praising' or 'commending'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'E' for Extol, 'X' for Extolling.

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