panegyrize
Deliver formal praise
To panegyrize is to praise someone or something elaborately and publicly, often in speech or writing.
The word carries a formal, slightly old-fashioned tone and sometimes implies excessive or effusive praise: The biography panegyrizes its subject rather than offering honest assessment.
The noun panegyric is a speech or text of elaborate praise.
Praise with enthusiasm
- laudTo voice high esteem
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- applaudClap to show praise
- glorifyPraise to excess
exalt · celebrate · honor · commend · compliment · flatter · adulate · venerate
Formal speech of tribute
- homageExpression of deep respect
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- paeanLaudatory song or ode
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
memorial · commemoration · recognition · appreciation · salute · toast · dedication · remembrance
Formal expression of support
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- plauditExpression of strong approval
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
approbation · esteem · admiration · respect · credit · congratulation · ovation · standing ovation
extol
Praise with enthusiasm
glorify · exalt · celebrate · honor · commend · compliment · flatter · adulate · venerate · revere
encomium
Formal speech of tribute
testimonial · memorial · commemoration · recognition · appreciation · salute · toast · dedication · remembrance · obituary
endorsement
Formal expression of support
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- plauditExpression of strong approval
acclaim · approbation · esteem · admiration · respect · credit · congratulation · ovation · standing ovation · rave