Exalt
To praise highly; to elevate in status or honor.
verbExalt
To praise highly; to elevate in status or honor.
verbImagine This
The egg dish, with a few grains of salt added to it, was praised highly by the judge in the Healthy Cooking Contest.
Sounds Like
IG-ZAULT
Looks Like
EXALT visually resembles EX ALT (EX + ALT) hinting at elevation.
Remember This
The man who is brave enough to risk his life to save the children from the fire is exalted by his neighbors.
Other Forms
Note
Do not confuse exalt with exult (to rejoice). Exalt means to praise or elevate, not to celebrate a personal triumph.
Study Deeper
- Critics exalt the artist for her daring, boundary-pushing work.
- The king exalted the noble to a higher rank after the victory.
From Latin exaltare, ex- 'up' + altus 'high'; via Old French esaltier.
EX ALT: Imagine ex being up and alt meaning high; to exalt is to lift someone to a higher altitude than before.
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nounA fact or event that can be observed, especially one that is remarkable or requires explanation.
Occasional
adjectiveHappening or appearing only from time to time; not regular or frequent.
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verbTo give up completely, to desert or leave behind, or to relinquish a claim, plan, or responsibility.
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verbTo formally end or repeal a system, practice, or institution; to officially put an end to something established.
Abridge
verbTo shorten (a text, speech, or other work) by omitting parts; to condense.