Extolment

ex·tol also ex·toll  (k-stl)

tr.v. ex·tolled also ex·tolled, ex·tol·ling also ex·toll·ing, ex·tols also ex·tolls

To praise highly; exalt. See Synonyms at praise.

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[Middle English extollen, from Latin extollere, to lift up, praise : ex-, up from; see ex- + tollere, to lift; see tel- in Indo-European roots.]

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ex·toller n.

ex·tolment n.

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Noun

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extolment - an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work" congratulations, kudos, praise commendation, approval - a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips" superlative - an exaggerated expression (usually of praise); "the critics lavished superlatives on it" encomium, paean, panegyric, pean, eulogy - a formal expression of praise eulogium, eulogy - a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently good word, recommendation, testimonial - something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable compliment - a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration