GRE vocabulary
extol
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Word origin: From Latin extollere, to lift up.
Usage & nuance
Using “extol” well
Extol means to praise highly and enthusiastically. It is stronger than commend and is often followed by for or as.
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overflowing enthusiasm and liveliness
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the quality of overflowing, bubbling enthusiasm
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overflowing with cheerful enthusiasm and high spirits
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Common questions
Questions about “extol”
Extol (verb) means to praise enthusiastically and highly
Here is extol used in an example sentence: "Reviewers extolled the novel as a masterpiece of restraint." Another example: "Reviewers extolled the documentary for its unflinching honesty and meticulous research."
Common synonyms for extol include laud, glorify, acclaim.
Antonyms of extol include criticize, disparage, denounce.
Clusters with laud, glorify, and acclaim in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms criticize, disparage, and denounce mark the contrast.
Yes. Extol is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.
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