颂
extol; praise; eulogy
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to extol; to praise; to laud
neutralUsed to express high praise or admiration for someone or something.
People extol the deeds of heroes.
This poem extols the wisdom of working people.
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We should praise the spirit of selfless dedication.
This movie extols the brilliance of human nature.
His achievements deserve to be praised.
verb
to express good wishes; to send regards
formalMost commonly used in formal letter writing to express regards or good wishes.
The letter ended with "Respectfully wishing you peace and well-being".
He wrote "Respectfully wishing you a fortunate spring" on the greeting card.
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With respectful regards, wishing you business prosperity.
I respectfully send you this letter with good wishes for the season.
The teacher expressed wishes for our academic progress in the reply letter.
noun
ode; eulogistic song (ancient Chinese poetic form)
literaryRefers to a specific type of ancient Chinese ceremonial song used in Zhou Dynasty rituals, some of which are collected in The Book of Songs.
The "Odes" in The Book of Songs are ancient sacrificial dance songs.
The eulogistic music of the Zhou Dynasty was used in important sacrificial ceremonies.
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These eulogies reflected the religious concepts of that time.
Scholars are researching the "Odes" in The Book of Songs.
The "Odes" are one of the three parts of The Book of Songs.
noun
eulogy; panegyric; laudatory poem
neutralRefers to literary works, especially poems, that praise or glorify someone or something.
He wrote an "Ode to the Motherland".
This eulogistic poem praises the beauty of nature.
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This book contains many famous eulogies.
The poet expressed respect for heroes through eulogies.
This panegyric has been widely circulated and praised.
proper noun
a surname
neutralRefers to the Chinese surname Song.
My friend's surname is Song.
Mr. Song is the manager of our company.
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Song is an uncommon surname.
Teacher Song teaches us Chinese.
The surname Song originated in ancient times.