exalt — to praise someone or something highly; to elevate in rank, honor, or dignity
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to praise someone or something highly; to elevate in rank, honor, or dignity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/
Example Sentences
- The teacher exalted the student who solved the impossible math problem, calling him 'the next Einstein.'
- The critics exalt this movie as a masterpiece of modern cinema.
- She was exalted from a junior clerk to department manager in just two years.
exalt
VERB[/ɪɡˈzɔːlt/]
to praise someone or something highly; to elevate in rank, honor, or dignity
The crowd exalt their young champion after his stunning Olympic victory.
EX on ALT-ar gets praise — exalted and raised!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin exaltare, composed of ex- (out, up) and altus (high). The word entered English through Old French and Latin, originally meaning 'to lift up' or 'to raise in position'.
Breakdown
ex- (out, up) + alt (high) + -are (Latin infinitive) = exalt (to raise up, to praise highly)
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📝Examples
“The teacher exalted the student who solved the impossible math problem, calling him 'the next Einstein.'”
“The critics exalt this movie as a masterpiece of modern cinema.”
“She was exalted from a junior clerk to department manager in just two years.”
“My grandmother exalts her homemade kimchi as if it could cure any disease.”
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