eulogize

/ˈjuɫəˌdʒaɪz/

to praise highly in speech or writing

eulogize in a sentence

“Friends gathered to eulogize the beloved teacher.”

Greek eulogizein from eu well + logizesthai to speak from logos word, speech

Related Words

extol

to praise enthusiastically

laud

to praise highly, especially in a public context

exalt

to hold in very high regard; to praise highly

glorify

to describe or represent as admirable; to praise

fawning

displaying exaggerated flattery or affection

idolize

to admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively