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elevate
[el-uh-veyt, el-uh-veyt, -vit]
verb (used with object)
to move or raise to a higher place or position; lift up.
Synonyms: ,to raise to a higher state, rank, or office; exalt; promote.
to elevate an archbishop to cardinal.
Synonyms: , ,to raise to a higher intellectual or spiritual level.
Good poetry may elevate the mind.
to raise the spirits; put in high spirits.
to raise (the voice) in pitch or volume.
adjective
Archaic.raised; elevated.
elevate
/ ˈɛɪˌɪ /
verb
to move to a higher place
to raise in rank or status; promote
to put in a cheerful mood; elate
to put on a higher cultural plane; uplift
to elevate the tone of a conversation
to raise the axis of a gun
to raise the intensity or pitch of (the voice)
RC Church to lift up (the Host) at Mass for adoration
Other Word Forms
- nonelevating adjective
- reelevate verb (used with object)
- ˌˈٴǰ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of elevate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Both men and women might tear tendons or develop liver tumors, severe acne, elevated blood pressure, heart problems, issues with anger and depression.
“Our mission is to elevate and establish Thailand as a recognized and respected player in the global craft chocolate market,” says Bucher.
While discussions of the singularity have been percolating online for years, recent developments in AI technology and headlines warning of a potential AI apocalypse have elevated the topic.
Wasn’t this supposed to be a fresh, elevated take on the romantic comedy, where Dakota Johnson must grapple with the impossible decision of choosing between Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans?
They’ve got a great plant-centric menu, which is good because one of my kids doesn’t really eat meat, and I also like that it’s kind of elevated.
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When To Use
To elevate something is to move it to a higher position or to lift it up, as in The mechanic elevated the car on a lift so she could work underneath it.Literally, to elevate means to move something to a higher plane. This is normally used in reference to machines or vehicles made to raise something or to lift up something like a ceiling or shelf.Elevate is more commonly used figuratively, meaning to go up in status, value, office, or something else that is measured from low to high. For example, if you become captain of your basketball team, you are elevated to the role of captain.Elevate also means to move feelings from negative to positive or to increase the positivity of feelings. If you’re feeling sad, you might try to elevate your feelings to happiness by taking a hike or going out with friends.Example: I will be elevated to the rank of vice president by the end of the year.
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