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extolled
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Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
vb. (en-past of: extol )
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Extol \Ex*tol"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Extolled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Extolling .] [L. extollere; ex out + tollere to lift, take up, or raise: cf. OF. extoller. See Tollerate , and cf. Flate .] To place on high; to lift up; to elevate. [Obs.] Who extolled you ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
v. praise, glorify, or honor; "extol the virtues of one's children"; "glorify one's spouse's cooking" [syn: laud , exalt , glorify , proclaim ] [also: extolling , extolled ]
Usage examples of extolled.
Now he extolled Robbie's abilities as an actor and a salesman, and told him there'd be no problem setting up a meeting to appear accidental.
Ludlow extolled hashish eating as a wondrous mind adventure but warned strongly against over-indulgence of it and all drugs.
Whilst Rome lamented the fate of her sovereign, the savage coldness of his son was extolled by the servile courtiers as the perfect firmness of a hero and a stoic.