exalts

Raises in esteem

Exalts means to raise high in status, praise, or esteem.

A religion exalts its deity; a culture exalts certain virtues.

The word carries a sense of elevation—lifting something above the ordinary: The film exalts the simple life over urban ambition.

To exalt can also mean to fill with elation or pride: Victory exalted the team.

praise

laud

To voice high esteem

acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
commendExpress approval of
eulogizePraise someone formally, often deceased

lionize · celebrate · applaud · compliment · tribute · accolade · kudos · recognition · endorsement · approval

glorify

venerate

Honor with deep respect

worshipReligious reverence and praise
revereDeeply respect and admire
idolizeRevere to excess

sanctify · hallow · enshrine · deify · canonize · apotheosize · extol · magnify · adore · beatify

elevate

raise

Lift or increase

liftMechanism for vertical transport
upliftRaise emotionally or physically
heightenIncrease in degree

boost · promote · advance · ennoble · dignify · aggrandize · empower · upgrade · enhance · amplify

Categories

words of praisepraises, lauds, hails, cheers, applauds

Opposites

status/position

Reduces in value

degrades · abases · demeans · lowers · demotes

evaluation/judgment

Expresses severe disapproval

disparages · denounces · vilifies · denigrates · reviles

dignity/honor

Causes loss of dignity

humiliates · shames · dishonors · degrades · mortifies

Family

exalted, exalt, exaltation, exalting, self-exaltation

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G