5 letter words ending in ALT

Dealt

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: past tense and past participle of deal

Pronunciation (US): /dɛlt/

Pronunciation (UK): /dɛlt/

Origin and Usage: Dealt is the past tense and past participle form of the verb deal. The word deal has its origins in Middle English and Old English dǣlan, meaning to divide, share, or distribute. The verb deal is commonly used to mean to distribute or give out something, to handle or manage a situation, or to engage in a commercial transaction. Dealt is used to describe a past action of dealing.

Synonyms: handled, managed, distributed, gave out, dispensed, traded, negotiated, transacted

Related Words: plead, ideal, steal, metal, realty

Example Sentences:

• He dealt the cards to the players.
• She dealt with the situation calmly and efficiently.
• They dealt in antique furniture and rare books.
• The company dealt with the issue promptly and satisfactorily.
• The judge dealt a harsh sentence to the convicted criminal.

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.