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exalt

 

[ ɪɡˈzɔːlt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in worship

To exalt means to hold someone in very high regard, often in a religious sense. It can also mean to elevate someone to a higher rank or position.

Synonyms

elevate, glorify, praise

Examples of usage

  • He exalted the Lord in his prayers.
  • She was exalted to the position of CEO.
Context #2 | Verb

in feelings

To exalt can also mean to feel or show extreme happiness or elation.

Synonyms

celebrate, delight, rejoice

Examples of usage

  • She was exalted by the news of her promotion.
  • The team exalted in their victory.

Translations

Translations of the word "exalt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exaltar

🇮🇳 उत्साह बढ़ाना

🇩🇪 erheben

🇮🇩 mengagungkan

🇺🇦 звеличувати

🇵🇱 wywyższać

🇯🇵 高める (takameru)

🇫🇷 exalter

🇪🇸 exaltar

🇹🇷 yüceltmek

🇰🇷 높이다 (nopida)

🇸🇦 يمجد (yumajid)

🇨🇿 povýšit

🇸🇰 povýšiť

🇨🇳 提升 (tíshēng)

🇸🇮 povzdigniti

🇮🇸 upphefja

🇰🇿 көтермелеу

🇬🇪 აღმავლობა (aghmavloba)

🇦🇿 uca tutmaq

🇲🇽 exaltar

Etymology

The word 'exalt' comes from the Latin word 'exaltare', which means 'to raise up'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Originally, it was primarily used in a religious context to refer to the praising or worshiping of a deity. Over time, its meaning has expanded to include the idea of elevating someone or something to a higher position or status.

See also: excise, exile, expend.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,592, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.