exalt

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   raise in rank, character, or status

   exalted the humble shoemaker to the rank of King's adviser

2. 2
   verb

   heighten or intensify

   These paintings exalt the imagination

3. 3
   verb

   To honor; to hold in high esteem; to praise or worship.

   The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high.

4. 4
   verb

   To raise in rank, status etc., to elevate.

   The man was exalted from a humble carpenter to a minister.

5. 5
   verb

   praise, glorify, or honor

6. 6
   verb

   fill with sublime emotion

7. 7
   verb

   To elate, or fill with the joy of success.

8. 8
   verb

   To refine or subtilize.

Etymology

From Middle English exalten, from Old French exalter, from Latin exaltō.