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extol <-ll-> [ɪkˈstəʊl, Am -ˈstoʊl] VB trans form

extol

превозноси́ть

to extol the virtues of sb

расхва́ливать чьи-ли́бо доброде́тели [или досто́инства]

Usage examples with extol

to extol the virtues of sb

расхва́ливать чьи-ли́бо доброде́тели [или досто́инства]

to extol the virtues of sth

превозноси́ть досто́инства чего́-ли́бо

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This form is extolled to usher good luck, cure all diseases and destroy all enemies. en.wikipedia.org

Bell was also extolled by various reviewers for her performance in the film. en.wikipedia.org

These new values were extolled in the theories of utility, constructive sincerity, esthetics or harmony and social or moral value. en.wikipedia.org

A barker extols an exhibit featuring proof of alien life. en.wikipedia.org

Many young people wear necklaces venerating particular martyrs, posters decorate the walls of towns and rock and music videos extol the virtues of bombers. en.wikipedia.org

The original wording extolled peace and love over any tally of victories and conquests. en.wikipedia.org

Most are constructed in marble and are decorated with reliefs and epitaphs showing the names and professions of the deceased and extolling their good deeds. en.wikipedia.org

Many urbanists have extolled the virtues of pedestrian streets in urban areas. en.wikipedia.org

One epic poem extols his victories in 330 wars and more than 1,000 battles. en.wikipedia.org

It is a dangerous mistake to extol competition, as such too highly, and regard all attacks upon it as revolutionary. en.wikipedia.org

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