Definition of the word exalt

The word "exalt" is derived from the Latin word "exaltāre," which means "to raise up" or "to lift up." The Latin prefix "ex-" indicates "out," "from," or "off," and the verb "altāre" means "to lift up" or "raise." In Old English, the word was spelled "exalten" and meant "to elevate" or "to magnify." In Middle English, the word was spelled "exalten" and "exalten," and it used to mean "to lift up" or "to raise high." Today, "exalt" is commonly used as a verb that means "to raise in rank, honor, or esteem" or "to elevate in feeling or attitude." Its use is found primarily in literary, theological, and poetic contexts, where it is used to convey a sense of grandeur, majesty, or spiritual elevation.