Dictionary definition · exalt
verb
- praise, glorify, or honor"extol the virtues of one's children"
- fill with sublime emotion"The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies"
- heighten or intensify"These paintings exalt the imagination"
- raise in rank, character, or status"exalted the humble shoemaker to the rank of King's adviser"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).