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EXTOLMENT
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An expression of approval and commendation
Example:
he always appreciated praise for his work
Synonyms:
congratulations; extolment; kudos; praise
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("extolment" is a kind of...):
approval; commendation (a message expressing a favorable opinion)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "extolment"):
superlative (an exaggerated expression (usually of praise))
encomium; eulogy; paean; panegyric; pean (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)
Derivation:
extol (praise, glorify, or honor)
