What does “exalt” mean?
- 1
verbto praise someone or something very highly
The poem exalts the beauty of nature.
- 2
verbto raise someone to a higher rank or position
He was exalted to the highest office in the land.
Exalt at a glance
- Part of speech
- verb
- CEFR level
- C2 (proficient)
- Pronunciation
- /ɪɡˈzɔlt/ · ig-ZAWLT
How to use “exalt” correctly
Don’t confuse with “exult” (to feel great joy). “Exalted” often means high in rank.
Common phrases with “exalt”
- exalted position
- exalted status
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- glorify
- praise
- elevate
Word family
- exalted
- exaltation
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