exalt meaning and definition

EXALT verb

Definition of exalt (verb)

1. praise, glorify, or honor
   • "extol the virtues of one's children"; "glorify one's spouse's cooking"
   • synonyms: extol, glorify, laud, proclaim
2. fill with sublime emotion
   • "The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies"; "He was inebriated by his phenomenal success"
   • synonyms: beatify, exhilarate, inebriate, thrill, tickle pink
3. heighten or intensify
   • "These paintings exalt the imagination"
   • synonyms: animate, enliven, inspire, invigorate
4. raise in rank, character, or status
   • "exalted the humble shoemaker to the rank of King's adviser"