canonise vs exalt
exalt vs canonisecanonise and exalt both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| canonise | No | No | Yes | No |
| exalt | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
exalt is a hypernym of
canonise; that is, exalt is a
word with a broader meaning than canonise:
- canonise: treat as a sacred person
- exalt: praise, glorify, or honor
| canonise (verb) | exalt (verb) |
|---|---|
| declare (a dead person) to be a saint | raise in rank, character, or status |
| treat as a sacred person | praise, glorify, or honor |
| heighten or intensify | |
| fill with sublime emotion |
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