extolls
Sings praises of
Extolls is the third-person singular of extol, meaning to praise enthusiastically or publicly: The coach extolls the virtues of hard work.
The word carries a sense of elevation—lifting someone or something up through praise.
Also spelled extols.
Expresses high admiration
- acclaimsPraises enthusiastically
- applaudsClaps in appreciation
- commendsFormally praises or endorses
- hailsSignals to stop
glorifies · exalts · celebrates · honors · salutes · compliments · congratulates · cheers
Esteems profoundly
- veneratesRegards with profound respect
- adoresFeels intense affection for
- esteemsRegards with respect
- respectsHolds in high regard
idolizes · worships · lionizes · treasures · cherishes · values · prizes · appreciates
Praises someone formally
- memorializesHonors through lasting tribute
- dedicatesCommits to a purpose
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- commemoratesHonors through ceremony
toasts · enshrines · immortalizes · dignifies · ennobles
lauds
Expresses high admiration
hails · glorifies · exalts · celebrates · honors · salutes · compliments · congratulates · cheers · recognizes
reveres
Esteems profoundly
respects · idolizes · worships · lionizes · treasures · cherishes · values · prizes · appreciates
eulogizes
Praises someone formally
- memorializesHonors through lasting tribute
- dedicatesCommits to a purpose
- honorsRecognition for achievement
commemorates · toasts · enshrines · immortalizes · dignifies · ennobles
extollscriticizes
Expresses unfavorable judgment
condemns · denounces · disparages · vilifies · denigrates