Extoling

/ɪkˈstoʊlɪŋ/ verb (present participle)

Definition

Praising enthusiastically and publicly; speaking with great approval and admiration about something.

Etymology

Present participle form of extol, maintaining variant spelling patterns that existed in English before standardization.

Kelly Says

Using the -ing form 'extoling' emphasizes the ongoing, energetic action of praise—it's why politicians love saying they're 'extoling the virtues' of something, because it sounds like active, continuous support rather than a single compliment.

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