exalt

//ɪɡˈzɔːlt//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Verb

exaltInfinitive
exaltPresent tense
exaltedPast tense
exaltedPast participle
exaltingPresent participle
exaltsThird-person singular
1

To raise in rank, power, or character; to elevate someone to a higher position or status.

The king exalted his loyal advisor to the position of chancellor.

2

To praise highly; to glorify or honor.

The critics exalted the young artist's work as a masterpiece.

3

To fill with sublime emotion; to elate.

The beautiful symphony exalted the audience, filling them with joy.