extol

/ɪkˈstəʊl/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪkˈstəʊl/ (ame, ipa) · /ik-ˈstōl/ (ame, mw)

extol — verb

  • extolpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • extolshe / she / it
  • extolledpast simple
  • extolling-ing form

1. to speak about a person, idea, or thing with strong public approval, often by li

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to speak about a person, idea, or thing with strong public approval, often by listing the qualities you most admire.

例句

At the farewell dinner, Reema extolled her grandmother's quiet courage during the war years.

extol + noun (object) in a public speech context

The new mayor extolled the night-shift nurses for keeping the small clinic open all winter.

extol + noun + for + gerund / noun

同義詞
  • praise

    everyday register; works for both small and large compliments

  • laud

    also formal/literary; slightly more solemn, often used of official recognition

  • celebrate

    broader; includes marking an event, not only verbal praise

  • glorify

    stronger; can imply exaggeration or worship-like admiration

反義詞
  • criticize

    everyday opposite — point out faults

  • disparage

    formal; speak about something as if it has little value

  • denounce

    public and strong; condemn openly

文法句型

extol + noun (object)

extol + noun + for + noun/gerund

用法筆記

Subject is usually a public voice — a leader, the media, a review, or someone speaking on a formal occasion. Rare in casual everyday conversation, where 'praise' or 'rave about' is more natural.

常見錯誤

❌My friend extolled my new haircut.
✅My friend raved about my new haircut.
💡extol is formal and used about achievements or qualities, not small everyday compliments.
❌The review extolled about the restaurant.
✅The review extolled the restaurant.
💡extol is transitive; it takes a direct object with no preposition.