exalt

🇺🇸 /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/ 🇬🇧 /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/
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verb
R

To promote someone to a higher rank or position, especially when they may not be deserving.

Through his father's influence, he was exalted to a high position in the company.

R

To praise or admire someone or something greatly.

She was exalted for her bravery and selflessness during the crisis.

translation

v. To promote someone to a higher rank or position, especially when they may not be deserving.; To praise or admire someone or something greatly.

Word Forms

3rd Present exalts
Past exalted
Perfect exalted
Progressive exalting