exalt meaning

UK US /ɪɡˈzɔlt/ 2 syllables

exalt (verb): praise, glorify, or honor.

exalt has 4 meanings in this dictionary.

exalt as a verb

  1. praise, glorify, or honor
    • extol the virtues of one's children
    • glorify one's spouse's cooking

    Synonyms: laud, extol, glorify, proclaim

    Type of: praise

    Kinds: canonize, ensky, crack up, hymn

    Related forms: exaltation

  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: exhilarate, tickle pink, inebriate, thrill, beatify

    Type of: elate

    Related forms: exaltation

  3. heighten or intensify
    • These paintings exalt the imagination

    Synonyms: inspire, animate, invigorate, enliven

    Type of: stimulate

    Kinds: encourage

    Related forms: exaltation

  4. raise in rank, character, or status
    • exalted the humble shoemaker to the rank of King's adviser

    Type of: lift

    Kinds: deify

    Related forms: exaltation

How to pronounce exalt

exalt is pronounced /ɪɡˈzɔlt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with exalt

Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in LT · 5-letter words

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