Skip to content
WORDS, MADE CLEAR.
Your everyday English companion

English dictionary

extols Meaning & Definition

ik-ˈstōl

What Does Extols Mean?

Extols is a verb that means to praise highly.

Quick Facts About Extols

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/ik-ˈstōl/
Syllables2
Synonymsblesses, carols and celebrates
Antonymsblames, censures and reprehends

Extols Definition (Verb)

  1. to praise highly : glorify

Synonyms of Extols

Extols synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Extols

Extols in a Sentence

campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record

Word Forms & Grammar

ex·tolled

ex·tol·ling

ex·tol·ler noun

ex·tol·ment noun

extol

extoll

extolled

extoller

extollers

extolling

extolls

extolment

extolments

extols

Words That Rhyme With Extols

Origin of Extols

Middle English, from Latin extollere, from ex- + tollere to lift up tolerate

First Known Use

15th century

How to Pronounce Extols

Extols is pronounced /ik-ˈstōl/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (stōl).

Extols: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is extols?

Extols is a verb.

What is another word for extols?

Close synonyms of extols are blesses, carols and celebrates. See the full list of extols synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of extols?

Words opposite in meaning to extols are blames, censures, reprehends and reprobates.

More About Extols On Meaning Stash

More Words Starting With “Ext”

Trending On Meaning Stash This Week

Merriam-WebsterReference content from Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary and Collegiate® Thesaurus © Merriam-Webster Inc.Data credits & licensing