Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense eulogizes, present participle eulogizing, past tense, past participle eulogizedregional note: in AM, also use eulogise
1. verb
If you eulogize someone or something, you praise them very highly.
[formal]
We eulogise athletes for the sacrifice they have endured in pursuit of a gold medal. [VERB noun]
Taylor eulogised about Steven's versatility. [VERB preposition]
2. verb
If you eulogize someone who has died, you make a speech praising them, usually at their funeral.
[US]
Leaders from around the world eulogized the Egyptian president. [VERB noun]
More Synonyms of eulogize
eulogize in British English
or eulogise (ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz)
verb
to praise (a person or thing) highly in speech or writing
Derived forms
eulogist (ˈeulogist) or eulogizer (ˈeuloˌgizer) or eulogiser (ˈeuloˌgiser)
noun
eulogistic (ˌeuloˈgistic) or eulogistical (ˌeuloˈgistical)
adjective
eulogistically (ˌeuloˈgistically)
adverb
eulogize in American English
(ˈjuləˌdʒaɪz)
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈeuloˌgized or ˈeuloˌgizing
to praise highly; compose a eulogy about; extol
SIMILAR WORDS: praise
Derived forms
eulogist (ˈeulogist)
noun or ˈeuloˌgizer
Synonyms of 'eulogize'
praise, acclaim, applaud, compliment
More Synonyms of eulogize
(verb)
Definition
to praise (a person or thing) highly in speech or writing
He eulogized Keegan's part in the operation.
Synonyms
praise
Many praised him for taking a strong stand.
acclaim
He was acclaimed as the country's greatest modern painter.
applaud
You should be applauded for your courage.
compliment
They complimented me on my performance.
pay tribute to
commend
She was highly commended for her bravery.
magnify (archaic)
glorify
the banning of songs glorifying war
exalt
This book exalts her as a genius.
laud (literary)
They lauded the former president as a hero.
extol
She keeps extolling his managerial skills.
big up (slang)
rhapsodize
panegyrize
sing or sound the praises of
Additional synonyms
in the sense of acclaim
Definition
to applaud or praise
He was acclaimed as the country's greatest modern painter.