Entry Word: elevate

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to fill with great joy <seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives> — see elate
2 to move from a lower to a higher place or position <the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table> — see raise 1
3 to move higher in rank or position <the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal> — see promote 1