exalt (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/
Definition
To praise someone or something highly, or to raise them to a higher rank or position.
Examples
The choir's powerful performance served to exalt the divine.
After years of dedication, she was finally exalted to the position of CEO.
Critics exalted the young artist's debut album as a masterpiece.
How to Use exalt
- exalt something/someone (collocation)
- To praise or raise in status. — "The community chose to exalt the local hero for his bravery."
- exalt in something (prepositional phrase)
- To feel great joy or pride in something (less common usage). — "She would often exalt in her children's achievements."
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