(~s, eulogizing, ~d)
Note: in AM, also use 'eulogise'
1.
If you ~ someone or something, you praise them very highly. (FORMAL)
Barry Davies ~d Keegan’s part in the operation...
Taylor eulogised about Steven’s versatility.
= rhapsodize
VERB: V n, V prep
2.
If you ~ someone who has died, you make a speech praising them, usually at their funeral. (AM)
Leaders from around the world ~d the Egyptian president.
VERB: V n