If you extol something, you praise it very highly. The Bible says: "Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven..." Nebuchadnezzar II was king of the second Babylonian Empire, the one who sent the Jews into exile. In some translations of the Bible, the word honor is replaced with glorify.
What does extol mean?
: to praise highly : glorify. Other Words from extol Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More About extol.
How do you use extol?
Extol in a Sentence ?
- Because Helen and Gina were jealous of their sister's good fortune, they did not extol her when she won the academic scholarship.
- I got angry when my mother would extol my brother's accomplishments and ignore all the good things I did.
