adulate

[US]/ˈædʒuˌleɪt/
[UK]/əˈdʒʊlˌeɪt/

Translation

vto praise someone excessively, often insincerely.
Word Forms
Past Tenseadulated
Past Participleadulated
Third Person Singularadulates
Present Participleadulating

Example Sentences

he adulated his boss, praising every decision he made.

the fans adulated their favorite singer after the concert.

she was quick to adulate her new colleague, hoping to make a good impression.

adulating someone without genuine admiration can be seen as manipulative.

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