Need another word that means the same as “extol”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “extol” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Extol” are: exalt, glorify, laud, proclaim, praise enthusiastically, go into raptures about, go into raptures over, wax lyrical about, sing the praises of, praise to the skies, heap praise on, eulogize, rhapsodize over, rave about, enthuse about, enthuse over, gush about, gush over, throw bouquets at, express delight over, acclaim
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “extol” as a verb can have the following definitions:
| acclaim | Praise vociferously. The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success. |
| enthuse about | Utter with enthusiasm. |
| enthuse over | Cause to feel enthusiasm. |
| eulogize | Praise highly in speech or writing. He was eulogized as a rock star. |
| exalt | Think or speak very highly of (someone or something. Exalted the humble shoemaker to the rank of King s adviser. |
| express delight over | Serve as a means for expressing something. |
| glorify | Praise glorify or honor. Music is used to glorify God. |
| go into raptures about | Have a particular form. |
| go into raptures over | To be spent or finished. |
| gush about | Praise enthusiastically. |
| gush over | Gush forth in a sudden stream or jet. |
| heap praise on | Arrange in stacks. |
| laud | Praise, glorify, or honor. The obituary lauded him as a great statesman and soldier. |
| praise enthusiastically | Express approval of. |
| praise to the skies | Express approval of. |
| proclaim | State or announce. The King will proclaim an amnesty. |
| rave about | Participate in an all-night techno dance party. |
| rhapsodize over | Recite a rhapsody. |
| sing the praises of | Produce tones with the voice. |
| throw bouquets at | Get rid of. |
| wax lyrical about | Go up or advance. |
| acclaim | Clap one’s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval. The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success. |
| acclamation | Loud and enthusiastic approval. The tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation. |
| admire | Regard with respect or warm approval. I admire your courage. |
| adulation | Servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise. He found it difficult to cope with the adulation of the fans. |
| adulatory | Excessively praising or admiring. The tone here is adulatory and uncritical. |
| applaud | Show approval or praise by clapping. The crowd whistled and applauded. |
| applause | Approval or praise expressed by clapping. They gave him a round of applause. |
| clap | Clap one s hands together. The children were clapping to the music. |
| clapping | A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together. |
| commend | Present as suitable for approval or acceptance recommend. He was commended by the judge for his courageous actions. |
| commendable | Deserving praise. He showed commendable restraint. |
| compliment | A polite expression of praise or admiration. The manager was heard to compliment the other team s good play. |
| congratulate | Pride or congratulate oneself for an achievement. He had taken the chance to congratulate him on his marriage. |
| eclat | Ceremonial elegance and splendor. Entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses. |
| encomium | A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly. |
| enthusiastically | In a lavish or enthusiastic manner. The report was enthusiastically welcomed by all groups. |
| eulogistic | Formally expressing praise. |
| eulogize | Praise highly in speech or writing. A plaque that eulogizes the workers. |
| eulogy | A formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently. A eulogy to the Queen Mother. |
| flatter | (of a colour or a style of clothing) cause (someone) to appear to the best advantage. She was flattering him in order to avoid doing what he wanted. |
| kudos | An expression of approval and commendation. She was looking for kudos rather than profit. |
| laud | Praise. All glory laud and honour to Thee Redeemer King. |
| laudable | Worthy of high praise. Laudable though the aim might be the results have been criticized. |
| ovation | Enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause. The performance received a thundering ovation. |
| paean | A creative work expressing enthusiastic praise. A paean of praise for the great poets. |
| panegyric | A formal expression of praise. A panegyric on the pleasures of malt whisky. |
| plaudit | An expression of praise or approval. The network has received plaudits for its sports coverage. |
| praise | The expression of respect and gratitude as an act of worship. The parents praised their children for their academic performance. |
| thunderous | Extremely ominous. Robin s thunderous mood hadn t lightened. |
| tribute | An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration. A tribute show. |
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