ensalzar

to extol

ensalzar(ehn-sahl-sahr)

transitive verb

1. (to acclaim)

a. to extol

Apreciado por todo el mundo, su acto de generosidad lo ensalza aun más.

Already appreciated by all, he was further extolled by his act of generosity.

2. (to glorify)

a. to praise

Cuando Susana era pequeña, ensalzaba a su profesora y decía que quería ser como ella.

When Susana was a child, she praised her teacher and said she wanted to be like her.

b. to sing the praises of

Los expertos ensalzan al pintor por el nivel de realismo en sus obras.

The experts sing the praises of the painter for the degree of realism of his work.