elevate

²el·e·vate

verb \-ˌvāt\

el·e·vat·edel·e·vat·ing

Definition of ELEVATE

transitive verb

1

: to lift up or make higher : raise <elevate a patient's leg> <exercises that elevate the heart rate>

2

: to raise in rank or status <was elevated to chairman>

3

: to improve morally, intellectually, or culturally <great books that both entertain and elevate their readers>

4

: to raise the spirits of : elate

intransitive verb

: to become elevated : rise <his voice elevated to a shout>

Examples of ELEVATE

1. exercises that elevate the heart rate
2. <seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives>

Origin of ELEVATE

Middle English, from Latin elevatus, past participle of elevare, from e- + levare to raise — more at lever

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to ELEVATE

Synonyms: elate, enrapture, exhilarate, intoxicate, transport

Antonyms: depress

Related Words: commove, excite, inspire, stimulate, uplift; content, delight, gladden, gratify, please, rejoice, satisfy, warm

Near Antonyms: demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit; distress, oppress, sadden

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