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exalt

[ɪɡˈzɔːlt]
verb
exaltar
1. to raise in rank, power, or character
The king exalted his loyal general to the position of commander.
O rei exaltou seu general leal à posição de comandante.
2. to praise enthusiastically or intensely
The critics exalted the director's latest masterpiece.
Os críticos exaltaram a obra-prima mais recente do diretor.
3. to elevate in mood or spirits; to fill with joy or pride
Her success exalted the entire family.
Seu sucesso exaltou toda a família.
4. to glorify or magnify, especially in religious context
The hymn exalts the divine power of God.
O hino exalta o poder divino de Deus.
NYC Slang
hype up, boost, big up
Synonyms
elevatepraiseglorifyhonormagnifycelebrateupliftpromote
Antonyms
demotedegradelowerdiminishhumiliatecriticize

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exaltar
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
exaltar
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
exaltar
Used in standard Portuguese
Portugal
exaltar
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

exalt someone to the skies
exalt virtue
exalt in one's success
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