Exalts

Exalts is the present tense, third-person singular form of the verb exalt. It means to lift someone or something in rank, dignity, or power, or to praise highly and glorify.

Etymology: The term comes from Latin exaltare, from ex- “out” + altus “high,” and entered English through Old French. The sense of raising or elevating has long been central to its usage.

Uses: In secular contexts, to exalt someone can mean to honor or celebrate their achievements. In religious or spiritual contexts, exalt can imply elevating someone in status before the divine or praising the divine themselves. The noun form related to this verb is exaltation.

Grammatical note: Exalts takes a singular subject, as in “The judge exalts the winner.” It is a transitive verb, typically followed by a direct object (the person or thing being elevated or praised). The past tense is exalted, and the present participle is exalting.

Related terms and distinctions: Exalt should not be confused with exult, which means to rejoice or triumph rather than to lift up or praise. Exaltation and exalted are related forms that convey the idea of elevated status or praise in different grammatical contexts.

In summary, exalts denotes lifting up in honor or praise, with roots in Latin for “high” and widely used across secular and religious language to express elevation and reverence.