Where does “exalting” come from?
Exalting derives from Old French exalter, from Latin exaltō meaning "to raise up," combining Latin ex "out" and altus "high," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European h₂el- meaning "to grow" or "to nourish."
exalting (English): present participle of exalt
Definitions
- present participle of exalt
Ancestry of “exalting”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | exalt | To honor; to hold in high esteem; To raise in... |
| 2 | French | exalter | to elate, thrill; to be elated |
| 3 | German | exaltieren | — |
| 4 | Spanish | exaltar | to exalt |
| 5 | Latin | exaltō | to exalt or elevate |
| 6 | Latin | altus | high, tall; deep; profound |
| 7 | Proto-Italic | altos | — |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eltós | — |
| 9 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂él- | to grow, nourish |