exaltar

Senses

1. 1.

   to exalt, to praise, to glorify

   to praise highly or enthusiastically; to glorify someone or something

2. 2.

   to exalt, to elevate

   to raise in rank, dignity, or status

3. 3.

   to excite, to agitate

   to make someone emotionally excited or agitated

4. 4.

   to exalt oneself, to become excited

   (reflexive) to become excited, agitated, or worked up

Examples

• "O discurso exaltou os valores da democracia e da liberdade."

  The speech exalted the values of democracy and freedom.

• "Não se exalte! Vamos conversar com calma sobre isso."

  Don't get worked up! Let's talk about this calmly.

• "Os torcedores exaltaram o time após a vitória histórica."

  The fans praised the team after the historic victory.

Usage

Common in both formal and informal contexts. The reflexive form "exaltar-se" is frequently used to mean "to get excited/agitated/worked up." Often collocates with "virtudes," "qualidades," "valores." Don't confuse with "exultar" (to exult, rejoice).