exalt
verb
Simple meaning
Raise in rank, character.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ihgzawltSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪɡˈzɔlt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
Raise in rank, character, or status
“Exalted the humble shoemaker to the rank of King's adviser.”
transitive
To honor; to hold in high esteem; to praise or worship.
transitive
To raise in rank, status etc., to elevate.
Praise, glorify, or honor
transitive
To elate, or fill with the joy of success.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Raise in rank, character, or status
Used this way, exalt is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Exalted the humble shoemaker to the rank of King's adviser.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “Exalted the humble shoemaker to the rank of King's adviser.”verb
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Synonyms
Sense: raise in rank or character or or status
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