exalt
gb/ɪɡzˈɔlt/ us/ɪɡzˈɔlt/
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Angličtina
magasztal, felemel, fölé helyez
SLOVESO
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FORMAL
1
magasztal
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Vzorec užití:
exalt [someone/something] (as [something])
The article exalts her courage under pressure.
A cikk magasztalja a nyomás alatt tanúsított bátorságát.
He tends to exalt traditional values in his speeches.
Beszédeiben hajlamos magasztalni a hagyományos értékeket.
The book exalts the beauty of ordinary life.
Učební příklady
People exalt him for his work.
Az emberek magasztalják őt a munkájáért.
The speech exalted the team’s success.
A beszéd magasztalta a csapat sikerét.
Častá chyba:
Learners often use it in casual speech where "praise" or "admire" sounds more natural.
Význam
praise very highly
Kolokace
exalt virtues
|exalt the hero
|exalt a leader
|exalt the achievements
|exalt the importance
|exalt the role
|exalt someone as a genius
|exalt someone in speech
|exalt someone in literature
|exalt someone in public
Synonyma
praise (More common and less formal than "exalt.")
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glorify (Often suggests making something seem more splendid or heroic than it is.)
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extol (Very close in meaning, also formal.)
Antonyma
criticize (Focuses on faults rather than praising.)
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denigrate (Actively talks down or attacks someone’s worth.)
Témata
communication
|emotions
|culture
Definice
To praise someone or something a lot.
To praise someone or something very strongly, often in a formal way, and present them as great or admirable.
SLOVESO
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FORMAL
2
felemel
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Vzorec užití:
exalt [someone] (to [position/status])
After the victory, the general was exalted to a senior command.
A győzelem után a tábornokot magasabb parancsnoki beosztásba emelték.
Legends often exalt ordinary people into national heroes.
A legendák gyakran nemzeti hősökké emelik a hétköznapi embereket.
The ceremony exalted him from a local figure to a symbol of the movement.
Učební příklady
The king exalted him to a higher rank.
A király magasabb rangra emelte őt.
Častá chyba:
Often confused with "promote"; "exalt" is less common and usually more grand or ceremonial.
Význam
raise to higher rank
Kolokace
exalt someone to power
|exalt someone to the throne
|exalt someone to high office
|exalt someone to sainthood
|exalt someone to a position
|exalt someone to leadership
|exalt someone above others
|exalt a ruler
|exalt a champion
|exalt a figure
Synonyma
elevate (More neutral; can be physical or figurative.)
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promote (Common in jobs/organizations; less emotional.)
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raise (General and everyday; less formal.)
Antonyma
demote (Move someone to a lower rank or position.)
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downgrade (Reduce status, importance, or level.)
Témata
work
|politics
|society
Definice
To give someone a higher position or status.
To raise someone to a higher rank, position, or level of power or honor.
SLOVESO
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FORMAL
3
fölé helyez
B2
magasztal
C1
Vzorec užití:
exalt [value/idea] (above/over [another])
The policy exalts economic growth over environmental protection.
A politika a gazdasági növekedést a környezetvédelem fölé helyezi.
Her essays exalt curiosity as the key to learning.
Esszéi a kíváncsiságot mint a tanulás kulcsát magasztalják.
The film exalts style at the expense of story.
Učební příklady
He exalts money over family.
A pénzt a család fölé helyezi.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse it where "value" or "prioritize" is more natural in modern speech.
Význam
treat as most important
Kolokace
exalt freedom
|exalt efficiency
|exalt reason
|exalt profit over people
|exalt one principle above another
|exalt competition
|exalt individualism
|exalt tradition
|exalt loyalty
|exalt success
Synonyma
prioritize (More modern and practical; less rhetorical.)
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privilege (Often used in academic/social discussion for giving advantage to one thing.)
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elevate (Neutral; focuses on raising importance.)
Antonyma
downplay (Make something seem less important.)
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devalue (Treat as less valuable or worthwhile.)
Témata
ideas
|ethics
|society
Definice
To say one idea is more important than others.
To treat an idea, quality, or value as especially important or superior, often by placing it above other concerns.
SLOVESO
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FORMAL
4
magasztal
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Vzorec užití:
exalt [God/the Lord] (in [worship/prayer/song])
The hymn invites the congregation to exalt the Lord.
Az ének arra hívja a gyülekezetet, hogy magasztalja az Urat.
They gathered to exalt God through music and prayer.
Összegyűltek, hogy énekkel és imával magasztalják Istent.
The sermon urged listeners to exalt His name in daily life.
Učební příklady
They exalt God in their songs.
Énekeikben Istent magasztalják.
Častá chyba:
In religious contexts it can mean both 'praise' and 'honor as supreme'; the tone is typically solemn/formal.
Význam
glorify God in worship
Kolokace
exalt the Lord
|exalt God
|exalt His name
|exalt Christ
|exalt in worship
|exalt in prayer
|exalt in song
|exalt and magnify
|exalt forever
|exalt above all
Synonyma
worship (Broader; includes acts beyond verbal praise.)
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glorify (Very close; common in religious phrasing.)
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praise (More general; can be religious or non-religious.)
Antonyma
blaspheme (Show disrespect toward God or sacred things.)
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profane (Treat something sacred with disrespect.)
Témata
religion
|culture
Definice
To praise God in worship.
To honor and glorify God, especially through worship, prayer, or religious language.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
exalt
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɔlt/
US/ɪɡzˈɔlt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ex - alt (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (alt)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: exalt
- 3rd Person Singular: exalts
- Present Participle: exalting
- Past: exalted
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
be exalted
1/bˈi ɪɡzˈɔltɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
be greatly honored or praised
To be honored or praised very highly.
Příklady
- In many myths, warriors who die bravely are exalted as legends.
- The leader was exalted by supporters and criticized by opponents.
- In the prayer, God is exalted above all.
Učební příklady
- She was exalted as a national hero.
be exalted
1/bˈi ɪɡzˈɔltɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
be highly praised and honored
to be praised a lot (often in religion)
Příklady
- In the closing prayer, God is exalted above all.
- The hymn repeats the line, “Be exalted forever.”
- She said that courage should be exalted, not mocked.
Učební příklady
- In the song, God is exalted.
exalt [something] over/above [something]
1/ɪɡzˈɔlt sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈoʊvɚəbˈoʊv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
value one thing more
To put one thing higher than another.
Příklady
- The company exalts profit over safety in a way that worries regulators.
- The novel exalts loyalty above truth, and that’s its central tension.
- Don’t exalt speed over accuracy when you’re learning.
Učební příklady
- He exalts work over rest.
exalt yourself
1/ɪɡzˈɔlt jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
formal
act proudly or self-importantly
To think or act like you are very important.
Příklady
- He’s always trying to exalt himself by putting others down.
- The proverb warns that those who exalt themselves will be humbled.
- She refused to exalt herself, even after winning the award.
Učební příklady
- Don’t exalt yourself in front of others.