exalt
Americanverb (used with object)
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to raise in rank, honor, power, character, quality, etc.; elevate.
He was exalted to the position of president.
- Antonyms:
- humble
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to praise; extol.
to exalt someone to the skies.
- Synonyms:
- glorify
- Antonyms:
- depreciate
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to stimulate, as the imagination.
The lyrics of Shakespeare exalted the audience.
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to intensify, as a color.
complementary colors exalt each other.
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Obsolete. to elate, as with pride or joy.
verb
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to raise or elevate in rank, position, dignity, etc
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to praise highly; glorify; extol
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to stimulate the mind or imagination of; excite
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to increase the intensity of (a colour, etc)
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to fill with joy or delight; elate
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obsolete to lift up physically
Usage
Exalt is sometimes wrongly used where exult is meant: he was exulting (not exalting ) in his win earlier that day
Related Words
See elevate.
Other Word Forms
- exalter noun
- self-exalting adjective
- superexalt verb (used with object)
- unexalting adjective
Etymology
Origin of exalt
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English exalten, from Latin exaltāre “to lift up,” from ex- ex- 1 + alt(us) “high” + -āre, infinitive verb ending
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Perhaps if we exalt good lighting for watching media in our homes, word will get back to Hollywood.
From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025
“The Fall Guy” may exalt anonymous film workers, but it’s lifted by the charisma and chemistry of its two leading stars.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024
Francis “certainly didn’t want to exalt imperialistic logic or government personalities, who were cited to indicate certain historic periods of reference,” Bruni said in a statement.
From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2023
The power of film to irrationally transform and exalt is almost a religion to Woo, and another reason why he was the natural go-to guy for this lucrative movie franchise.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2023
His reputation with the Army was at stake, and his ambition to conquer Troy and exalt Greece.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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