eulogize

verb

1. (transitive)To praise, celebrate or pay homage to (someone), especially in an eloquent formal eulogy.

   “Brill's brother Michael also eulogized David's battle for justice in "defending the rights of men, women and children."”

   “Both did say a few words, both informally eulogizing my father, though neither admitted that was what they were doing.”

   “Where did I go wrong? Why is Elton John eulogizing me in song?”