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exaltar

[ɛɡ.zal.ˈtaɾ]
verb
to exalt
1. to raise in rank, power, or character; to elevate
The king exalted his most loyal general.
O rei exaltou seu general mais leal.
2. to praise enthusiastically or elevate in esteem
The critics exalted the young artist's work.
Os críticos exaltaram a obra do jovem artista.
3. to excite or intensify emotions; to inflame
The passionate speech exalted the crowd's emotions.
O discurso apaixonado exaltou as emoções da multidão.
Synonyms
elevarenaltecerglorificarengrandecerexagerarinflamar
Antonyms
diminuirhumilharrebaixardeprimirdesprezar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exaltar
Standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
exaltar
Standard usage; may be slightly less common in casual speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

exaltar os ânimos
exaltar a imaginação
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