Exalt
verb
raise in rank, character, or status
“exalted the humble shoemaker to the rank of King's adviser”
verb
praise, glorify, or honor
“extol the virtues of one's children”
Similar: laud, extol, glorify, proclaim
verb
fill with sublime emotion
“The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies”
Similar: exhilarate, tickle pink, inebriate, thrill, beatify
verb
heighten or intensify
“These paintings exalt the imagination”
Similar: inspire, animate, invigorate, enliven
Word family
exaltation · exalted · exalting