To praise someone or something highly or raise them to a higher rank or position
Examples:
The community sought to exalt their local heroes.Books of old often exalt the virtue of patience.During the ritual, they exalt the spirits of nature.
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Exult
/ɪɡˈzʌlt/
To feel or show great happiness, especially because of a success.
Examples:
She couldn't help but exult when she received the promotion.The fans exulted as their team scored the winning goal.David exulted in his daughter's academic achievements.
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Exalt relates to raising something higher in status or glory, think of ex-altitude for height.
Exult is about showing great happiness, remember exultation is burst of joy, like fireworks of feelings.
Both words convey positive emotions but do so in different contexts: exalt is more formal, often used in ceremonial or religious settings.
Exult has the sound of excitement in it, reflecting the emotion of being extremely joyful.
Always picture exalt as action taken upon someone or something else, while exult is an internal state or action.