What does EXALT mean?

Exalt

Parts of Speech: Verb

Definition: To raise someone or something to a higher level or rank, to praise someone highly

Pronunciations: US: /ɪɡˈzɔlt/; UK: /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

Origin and Usage: The word "exalt" comes from the Latin word "exaltare," which means to raise up. It was first used in English in the 15th century. "Exalt" is often used in a religious context to mean to raise up in a spiritual or moral sense, but it can also be used in a secular context to mean to raise someone to a higher position or to praise someone highly.

Synonyms: elevate, raise, lift up, promote, glorify, praise, extol, laud, acclaim, honor, revere

Related Words: elate, latex, table, taxel, telae

Example Sentences:

• The priest delivered a sermon that exhorted the congregation to exalt their faith.
• The employees were thrilled when their boss announced that he would exalt their positions in the company.
• The critics exalted the new novel as a masterpiece of modern literature.