B2verbformallanguagephilosophy
US/ɪɡˈzɔːlt/
UK/ɪɡˈzɔːlt/
to praise someone or something very highly, or to give them a much higher position
In context
The poem exalts the courage of ordinary soldiers.
Many cultures exalt youth and beauty above wisdom and experience.
His followers exalted him as a hero of the nation.
Words that go with exalt
verb + preposition
- exalt the virtues ofThe speech exalted the virtues of hard work.
- exalt aboveThe ancient writers exalted reason above emotion.
- exalt the power ofThe film exalts the power of friendship.
- exalt asCritics exalted the novel as a masterpiece.
verb + noun
- exalt a heroMany films exalt a hero who fights alone.
- exalt youthAdvertising tends to exalt youth.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The team exalted at their win.Correct: The team exulted at their win.