exalts

verb

Definition of exaltsnext
present tense third-person singular of exalt
1
as in elevates
to assign a high status or value to popular support and media hype have exalted Super Bowl Sunday to the level of a national holiday

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2
as in celebrates
to proclaim the glory of monstrous, gaudy gambling palaces that seem to exalt the very notion of excess

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  1. elevates
  2. celebrates
  3. promotes
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  • The skin tones of these black actors, seen in mundane settings, achieve an aesthetic advance that elevates Leigh’s sociological vision.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Warm weekend followed by Santa Ana winds elevates danger.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of elevates
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  • This is the annual 225 Film Club festival, which celebrates female excellence in direction.
    Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Almost half of American dog owners celebrates their pets' birthday, while 37 percent cook food specifically for them, and 16 percent take them to work.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of celebrates
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  • The jury for European Shooting Stars, the program that promotes rising actors from Europe, has revealed its 2025 lineup.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The unique grid design promotes better posture while relieving tension on your spine and glutes.
    Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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