Eulogize
mediumPositive toneYOO-luh-jyz
verb
Definition
To praise highly, especially in a formal speech
Memory hook
EU-LOG-IZE: to speak GOOD (eu) WORDS (logos) about someone — praise highly, especially the dead.
Word roots
eu— good/well(Greek)
logos— word/speech(Greek)
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Examples
“Friends and family gathered to eulogize the beloved teacher.”
“Critics eulogized the director's final masterpiece.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“Friends and family gathered to ______ the beloved teacher.”
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eulogize
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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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