Definitions
- To praise someone who has passed away, often at a funeral or memorial service. - To speak or write about someone in a highly positive and admiring way. - To honor or pay tribute to someone through words of praise and admiration.
- To praise or laud someone or something highly, often in a formal or public setting. - To express admiration or approval for someone or something in a glowing and enthusiastic manner. - To celebrate or commend someone or something for their exceptional qualities or achievements.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve praising and admiring someone or something.
- 2Both words are used to express high regard and respect.
- 3Both words can be used in formal or informal settings.
- 4Both words are verbs that describe an action of speaking or writing.
What is the difference?
- 1Context: Eulogize is often used in the context of honoring someone who has passed away, while extol can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 2Formality: Extol is generally considered more formal than eulogize.
- 3Audience: Eulogize is often directed towards a specific audience, such as family and friends of the deceased, while extol can be directed towards a broader audience.
- 4Emphasis: Eulogize emphasizes the qualities and achievements of an individual, while extol can also emphasize the benefits or value of a particular thing or idea.
- 5Frequency: Extol is more commonly used in everyday language than eulogize.
Remember this!
Eulogize and extol are synonyms that both mean to praise and admire someone or something. However, eulogize is often used in the context of honoring someone who has passed away, while extol can be used in a wider range of contexts. Additionally, extol is generally considered more formal and more commonly used in everyday language.
