Eulogize
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verb
Definition
To praise highly, especially in a formal speech
Examples
“Friends and family gathered to eulogize the beloved teacher.”
“Critics eulogized the director's final masterpiece.”
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GRE Tip
Eulogize is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "extol" or "laud" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "criticize".
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