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1. In his speech, the president will extol the astronauts, calling them the pioneers of the Space Age.
2. Their very foe would extol the Teucrians with highest praises, and boasted himself a branch of the ancient Teucrian stem.
3. As he had continued to look steadily at me, I took it as a reminder that he objected to being extolled for his consideration.

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 Meanings and Examples of EXTOL
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
extol
 v.  praise highly; glorify; celebrate
Classic Sentence:
1  Their very foe would extol the Teucrians with highest praises, and boasted himself a branch of the ancient Teucrian stem.
The Aeneid By Virgil
Context  Highlight   In BOOK FIRST
2  As he had continued to look steadily at me, I took it as a reminder that he objected to being extolled for his consideration.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 22. SOME OLD SCENES, AND SOME NEW PEOPLE
3  I extolled Traddles in reply, as highly as I could; for I felt that Steerforth rather slighted him.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 28. Mr. MICAWBER'S GAUNTLET
4  After he had sufficiently extolled the property of discretion, he undertook to exhibit in what manner its use was applicable to the present situation of their tribe.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore Cooper
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 27
Example Sentence:
1  In his speech, the president will extol the astronauts, calling them the pioneers of the Space Age.