Exalt

/Ιͺɑˈzɔːlt/

The meaning and definition of Exalt, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To honor; to hold in high esteem.
    β€œThey exalted their queen.”
  2. To raise in rank, status etc., to elevate.
    β€œThe man was exalted from a humble carpenter to a minister.”

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Antonyms abase demean

Origin

From Latin exaltare.

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