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ig-ZORLT/ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

To exalt is to praise someone or something highly, or to raise them in rank or power: exalt a slogan, exalt the chair. Praise is everyday; a motto does not sit above a fire figure.

Meaning

To praise someone or something highly, or to raise them in rank or power.

Examples

• “Do not exalt a slogan above the occupancy cap.”
• “Praise is everyday. Elevate is the close twin. A slogan is comms. A number on a certificate is the rule. Keep the number; then praise the slogan if the cap still holds.”

Good to know

Praise highly, or raise in rank. Everyday: praise. A slogan ≠ a cap.

Near in meaning

praise, elevate, glorify

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