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 exalt exalt /ɪgˈzɔlt/

verb

  1. () Praise, glorify, or honor  ( extol , laud , proclaim , exalt , glorify )
    praise, glorify, or honor
     Extol the virtues of one's children
    extol the virtues of one's children
     Glorify one's spouse's cooking
    glorify one's spouse's cooking
  2. () Fill with sublime emotion  ( beatify , exhilarate , inebriate , exalt , thrill , tickle pink )
    fill with sublime emotion
     The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies
    The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies
     He was inebriated by his phenomenal success
    He was inebriated by his phenomenal success
  3. Raise in rank, character, or status  ( exalt )
    raise in rank, character, or status
     Exalted the humble shoemaker to the rank of King's adviser
    exalted the humble shoemaker to the rank of King's adviser
  4. Heighten or intensify  ( exalt , invigorate , animate , enliven , inspire )
    heighten or intensify
     These paintings exalt the imagination
    These paintings exalt the imagination