exalt

ɪɡˈzɔːlt

To raise in rank, status, or character; to glorify or praise highly.

exaltare
"to raise up, elevate", in Latin (Indo-European), Classical Period, Roman Empire

And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee

Matthew 11:23-24, KJV

But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Matthew 23:11-12, KJV

Therefore being by the right hand of God 'exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he 'hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Until I make thy foes thy footstool.

Acts 2:33-35, KJV

If Thou give to me a crown, I will raise my head: exalt me, so that no one may cast me down.

Saadi, Bustan

Historical

exalter /exalter/

Old French, France

exalten /exalten/

Middle English, Britain