Meaning & use
exalt
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To praise highly, honor greatly, or raise someone or something to a higher rank or status.
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The poem exalts the courage of ordinary soldiers.
He was exalted to the position of chief adviser after years of loyal service.
A note on using this word
Often used in formal, religious, or literary contexts; distinguished from 'exult,' which means to rejoice triumphantly and is a common mix-up.
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