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exalt
[ ig-zawlt ]
verb (used with object)
- to raise in rank, honor, power, character, quality, etc.; elevate:
He was exalted to the position of president.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms:
- to praise; extol:
to exalt someone to the skies.
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Antonyms:
- to stimulate, as the imagination:
The lyrics of Shakespeare exalted the audience.
- to intensify, as a color:
complementary colors exalt each other.
- Obsolete. to elate, as with pride or joy.
exalt
/ ɪɡˈɔː /
verb
- to raise or elevate in rank, position, dignity, etc
- to praise highly; glorify; extol
- to stimulate the mind or imagination of; excite
- to increase the intensity of (a colour, etc)
- to fill with joy or delight; elate
- obsolete.to lift up physically
Usage
Derived Forms
- ˈٱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·İ noun
- -·iԲ adjective
- p·· verb (used with object)
- ܲe·iԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of exalt1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Mexican authorities have been trying to discourage positive depictions of drug traffickers, whose exploits are often lionized by bands reciting popular corridos, or ballads, exalting the criminal life.
Naked Acts’ was so warmly received here because the festival honored revivals alongside contemporary films as the discovery of both exalt us forward to new cinematic possibilities.”
The “Ode” celebrates in exalted song and irresistibly vivid instrumental invention, the wonder of music in all its processes and measures.
The book talks about the difference between Israel Zangwill, who exalted the “melting pot” as the ideal, and Horace Kallen, who coined the term “pluralism” as an alternative.
It would not be far-fetched to present this as exalted music theater.
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