Exults

/ɪɡˈzʌlts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of exult; shows joy and triumph.

Etymology

Regular present tense conjugation of exult, with the suffix -s for third person singular. This maintains the Latin root in modern English verb conjugation.

Kelly Says

In narrative writing, when you read 'he exults' or 'she exults,' you're hearing the present tense that makes the triumph feel immediate and visceral, as though the victory is happening to you right now.

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