exalt

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand oder etwas in hohem Maße gerühmt oder gepriesen wird, oder dass jemand in Rang, Macht oder Wesen erhöht wird.

A verb used to express the act of praising someone or something highly, or to elevate in rank, power, or character.

1. Praise highlyC1formal

   To praise someone or something very much, often in a formal or religious context.

   Preisen

   • The congregation exalted the name of the Lord.
   • Critics exalted the director's latest film as a masterpiece.
   • The speech exalted the virtues of hard work and honesty.

   Synonymeacclaimcommendextolglorifylaudmagnifypraiseworship

   Antonymebelittlecensurecondemncriticizedecrydegradedenouncedisparage

2. Raise in rank or statusC1formal

   To elevate someone to a higher position, rank, or level of importance.

   Erhöhen

   • The king exalted his loyal advisor to the position of duke.
   • The promotion exalted her to a leadership role in the company.
   • His achievements exalted him among his peers.

   Synonymeadvanceaggrandizedignifyelevateennoblepromoteraise

   Antonymedegradedemotehumblelowerreduce