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    EXTOLMENT

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    An expression of approval and commendationplay

    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)

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