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Definition of: exalt
(ig·zôlt′) v.t.
1. To raise on high; lift up; elevate.
2. To raise in rank, character, honor, etc.
3. To glorify or praise; pay honor to.
4. To fill with delight, pride, etc.
5. To increase the force or intensity of, as colors. See synonyms under HEIGHTEN, PROMOTE, RAISE. [<L exaltare <ex- out + altus high]
—ex·alt′er noun
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