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Exalt vs Deference - What's the difference?

exalt | deference |

As a verb exalt

is to honor; to hold in high esteem.

As a noun deference is

deference.

exalt

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To honor; to hold in high esteem.
    • They exalted their queen.
  • To raise in rank, status etc., to elevate.
    • The man was exalted from a humble carpenter to a minister.

    Derived terms

    * exaltedly * exaltedness * exalter

    See also

    * exult

    Anagrams

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    deference

    English

    Noun

  • Great respect.
    • The children treated their elders with deference .
  • The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.
    • By tidying his room, he showed deference to his mother.

    Synonyms

    * honor * respect