exalt
gb/ɪɡzˈɔlt/ us/ɪɡzˈɔlt/
C1
英語
magasztal, felemel, fölé helyez
動詞
C1
FORMAL
1
magasztal
C1
用法パターン：
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.
学習者向け例文
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.
よくある間違い：
Learners often use it in casual speech where "praise" or "admire" sounds more natural.
意味
praise very highly
コロケーション
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
類義語
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.)
対義語
criticize (Focuses on faults rather than praising.)
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denigrate (Actively talks down or attacks someone’s worth.)
テーマ
communication
|emotions
|culture
定義
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.
動詞
C1
FORMAL
2
felemel
C1
用法パターン：
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.
学習者向け例文
The king exalted him to a higher rank.
A király magasabb rangra emelte őt.
よくある間違い：
Often confused with "promote"; "exalt" is less common and usually more grand or ceremonial.
意味
raise to higher rank
コロケーション
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
類義語
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.)
対義語
demote (Move someone to a lower rank or position.)
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downgrade (Reduce status, importance, or level.)
テーマ
work
|politics
|society
定義
To give someone a higher position or status.
To raise someone to a higher rank, position, or level of power or honor.
動詞
C2
FORMAL
3
fölé helyez
B2
magasztal
C1
用法パターン：
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.
学習者向け例文
He exalts money over family.
A pénzt a család fölé helyezi.
よくある間違い：
Learners may overuse it where "value" or "prioritize" is more natural in modern speech.
意味
treat as most important
コロケーション
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
類義語
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.)
対義語
downplay (Make something seem less important.)
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devalue (Treat as less valuable or worthwhile.)
テーマ
ideas
|ethics
|society
定義
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.
動詞
C1
FORMAL
4
magasztal
C1
用法パターン：
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.
学習者向け例文
They exalt God in their songs.
Énekeikben Istent magasztalják.
よくある間違い：
In religious contexts it can mean both 'praise' and 'honor as supreme'; the tone is typically solemn/formal.
意味
glorify God in worship
コロケーション
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
類義語
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.)
対義語
blaspheme (Show disrespect toward God or sacred things.)
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profane (Treat something sacred with disrespect.)
テーマ
religion
|culture
定義
To praise God in worship.
To honor and glorify God, especially through worship, prayer, or religious language.
文法
辞書形
exalt
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɔlt/
US/ɪɡzˈɔlt/
音節・強勢
ex - alt （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (alt)
活用形
Verb
- Base: exalt
- 3rd Person Singular: exalts
- Present Participle: exalting
- Past: exalted
関連語
表現
be exalted
1/bˈi ɪɡzˈɔltɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
be greatly honored or praised
To be honored or praised very highly.
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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)
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- Don’t exalt yourself in front of others.