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ex·alt
 exalt
- pronunciation:
- ihg
zawlt
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
exalted, exalting, exalts |
| definition 1: |
to raise in rank, power, dignity, or the like; elevate.
- synonyms:
- advance, aggrandize, elevate, promote, upgrade
- antonyms:
- abase, debase, dishonor, lower
- similar words:
- boost, extol, honor, lift, pinnacle, raise
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| definition 2: |
to honor or glorify.
His followers exalted him as a savior.- synonyms:
- apotheosize, deify, glorify, honor, revere, venerate
- antonyms:
- degrade, dishonor, disparage
- similar words:
- adore, bless, dignify, extol, idolize, laud, lionize, magnify, praise, worship
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| related words: |
applaud, celebrate, consecrate, crown, sing |
| derivation: |
exalter (n.) |
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