eulogize

verb

eu·​lo·​gize ˈyü-lə-ˌjīz How to pronounce eulogize (audio)
eulogized; eulogizing

transitive verb

: to speak or write in high praise of : extol
eulogizer noun

Examples of eulogize in a Sentence

He was eulogized at his funeral as a great actor and a good friend.
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President Biden eulogized the former president, while Steve Ford, the son of President Gerald Ford, read a tribute written by his late father. Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025 President Biden on Thursday eulogized former President Carter, hailing the 39th president as a man of character who left an enduring legacy both during his time in the White House and after leaving office. Brett Samuels, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025 President Biden eulogized Jimmy Carter on Thursday as a man of character and faith whose life in the White House and for decades beyond was driven by a relentless desire to make the lives of other people better. Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025 On Thursday, President Joe Biden, 82, the oldest acting president, eulogized Carter during his state funeral. Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for eulogize 

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eulogize was in 1810

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“Eulogize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eulogize. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

eulogize

verb
eu·​lo·​gize ˈyü-lə-ˌjīz How to pronounce eulogize (audio)
eulogized; eulogizing
: to speak or write high praise of
eulogist
-jəst
noun

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