simple past tense and past participle of exalt
"After years of hard work, the team finally exalted their captain to the position of honorary chairman at the annual gala."
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
"an exalted ideal"
"argue in terms of high-flown ideals"
"a noble and lofty concept"
"a grand purpose"
Praised, honored.
"The crowd exalted the hero as he walked past them in triumph."