Etymology: (1375–1425; < LL exaltāre, L: to lift up =ex-ex-1+-altāre, der. of altus high)
Definition of 'exalt'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (verb)laud, extol, exalt, glorify, proclaim praise, glorify, or honor "extol the virtues of one's children"; "glorify one's spouse's cooking"
2. (verb)exhilarate, tickle pink, inebriate, thrill, exalt, beatify fill with sublime emotion "The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies"; "He was inebriated by his phenomenal success"
3. (verb)inspire, animate, invigorate, enliven, exalt heighten or intensify "These paintings exalt the imagination"
4. (verb)exalt raise in rank, character, or status "exalted the humble shoemaker to the rank of King's adviser"
Definition of 'exalt'
Webster Dictionary
1. (verb)exalt to raise high; to elevate; to lift up
2. (verb)exalt to elevate in rank, dignity, power, wealth, character, or the like; to dignify; to promote; as, to exalt a prince to the throne, a citizen to the presidency
3. (verb)exalt to elevate by prise or estimation; to magnify; to extol; to glorify
4. (verb)exalt to lift up with joy, pride, or success; to inspire with delight or satisfaction; to elate
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