To elevate in rank, dignity, power, wealth, character, or the like; to dignify; to promote; as, to exalt a prince to the throne, a citizen to the presidency
fill with sublime emotion; tickle pink (exhilarate is obsolete in this usage); "The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies"; "He was inebriated by his phenomenal success"
\ig-ZOLT\, verb: 1 To praise, glorify, or honor 2 To heighten or intensify 3 To raise in rank, character, or status; as, "exalted the humble shoemaker to the rank of King's adviser"