exalt
Exalt (verb) means to praise someone highly or hold them in great respect.
verb
1
To praise someone highly or hold them in great respect.
"They exalted their queen."
"The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high."
2
To give someone a higher rank or position.
"The man was exalted from a humble carpenter to a minister."
3
To fill someone with great joy or pride.
4
(dated) To purify or make something finer.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English exalten, from Old French exalter, from Latin exaltō.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of exalt?
"exalt" (verb) means to praise someone highly or hold them in great respect.
What is another word for exalt?
Other words for "exalt" include beatify, glorify, inebriate, enliven, inspire, extol.
What is the opposite of exalt?
Opposites of "exalt" include debase, abase, degrade, lower, demean.
What are the different meanings of exalt?
"exalt" has 3 main meanings: 1. To praise someone highly or hold them in great respect; 2. To give someone a higher rank or position; 3. To fill someone with great joy or pride.
