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exaltto 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/

Korean meaning: 찬양하다, 칭송하다; 높이다, 승진시키다

Korean pronunciation: 익**절**트

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

exalt concept
💡 Concept

The presenter exalts the winner by raising the golden trophy high

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪɡˈzɔːlt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixex--
Rootalt

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'.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother exalts her homemade kimchi as if it could cure any disease.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

praiseglorifyelevatehonoracclaim

Antonyms

demeandegradehumble

Related

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