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... P Scipio exsultabit atque efferet sese quam Hanno qui...

Because exult and exalt sound very similar (they are near-homophones) and both convey a sense of high emotion or elevation, they are frequently confused. However, they come from different Latin roots and serve completely distinct roles in English. Exult: To Rejoice triumphantly. Exult is an intransitive verb (it doesn't take a direct object) that means to feel or show triumphant joy or jubilation. When you exult, you are celebrating a victory, a piece of good luck, or a major success. Etymology: It comes from the Latin exsilire / exsultare, meaning "to leap up" or "to jump for joy. Key Indicator: You cannot "exult" someone else; you can only exult in, at, or over something. Common Contexts & Examples Sports & Competitions: "The team exulted in their hard-won championship victory."Personal Success: "She exulted at the news of her promotion."Literary Usage: As seen in Hannibal's famous line from Livy's history, Scipio will exult (exsultabit) over his rival's return. Exalt: to raise high or praise. Exalt is a transitive verb (it must take a direct object) that means to raise someone or something to a higher rank, status, or position, or to praise them highly. Etymology: It comes from the Latin exaltare, rooted in altus, meaning "high."Key Indicator: You always exalt something or someone else (or yourself). Common Contexts & ExamplesPraise & Worship: "The choir sang hymns to exalt the Lord."Promotions & Status: "The sudden coup exalted the low-ranking general to supreme leader." Art & Emotion: "The beautiful symphony exalted her spirits." (Here, it means to elevate or stimulate creatively/emotionally).