Extol
5 lettersverbUpdated June 2026
Definition
To praise enthusiastically.
“Critics extol the novel as a masterpiece of modern fiction.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪkˈstəʊl/
Syllables
ex·tol
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"Extol" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter X.
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