Eulogises

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To pay tribute to someone by expressing admiration, particularly during memorials or funerals, while recognizing their contributions and life achievements
2. To honor someone's memory by offering heartfelt praise, especially in a ceremonial context, highlighting their virtues and impact on others
3. Expresses strong admiration for someone, often in a formal speech honoring their life or deeds

Etymology: This word is an inflected form, the third-person singular present of "eulogise", which means to praise someone publicly. "Eulogise" is formed from "eulogy" plus the suffix "-ise", and the suffix itself passed through Ancient Greek "-izein", Late Latin "-izare", Old French and Middle English before reaching English, where it became a common way to turn nouns into verbs. "Eulogy" comes from Greek "eulogia", meaning "good word" or praise, built from "eu" (well) and "logos" (speech), so to eulogise is literally to speak well of someone.

Synonyms: praises, extols, commemorates

Antonyms: denigrates, criticizes