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eulogizeto praise someone or something highly, especially someone who has died

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to praise someone or something highly, especially someone who has died

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

Korean meaning: 찬양하다, 찬사를 보내다 (특히 죽은 사람을)

Korean pronunciation: **유**로자이즈

Example Sentences

  • Politicians love to eulogize their predecessors once they're safely dead and can't run against them anymore.
  • The CEO eulogized the company's founder during the anniversary celebration.
  • She eulogized her grandmother's cooking skills so much that everyone expected a Michelin star meal, but got burnt toast instead.

eulogize

VERB

//ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz//

to praise someone or something highly, especially someone who has died

eulogize concept
💡 Concept

A woman eulogizes the deceased man at his memorial service

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eulogize rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Organize memories, recognize lives, eulogize with grace

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

🌳Etymology

Prefixeu--
Rootlog
Suffix--ize

Origin

From Greek 'eulogia' meaning 'praise' or 'blessing', derived from 'eu' (well) and 'logia' (speech or discourse). The word entered English via Late Latin and French, originally referring to a formal expression of praise.

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🎵Rhyme

recognizeapologizeorganize
recognize
apologize
organize

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Politicians love to eulogize their predecessors once they're safely dead and can't run against them anymore.

The CEO eulogized the company's founder during the anniversary celebration.

😄 Fun example

She eulogized her grandmother's cooking skills so much that everyone expected a Michelin star meal, but got burnt toast instead.

The memorial service was filled with friends and family who came to eulogize the beloved teacher.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

praisecommendglorifyextolhonor

Antonyms

criticizecondemndisparage

Related

eulogytributememorialcommemoratevenerate