elevate

adjective

el·e·vate | \ ˈe-lə-ˌvāt

, -vət\

Definition of elevate

(Entry 1 of 2)

archaic

: elevated

elevate

verb

el·e·vate | \ ˈe-lə-ˌvāt

elevated; elevating

Definition of elevate (Entry 2 of 2)

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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for elevate

Synonyms: Verb

elate, enrapture, exhilarate, intoxicate, transport

Antonyms: Verb

depress

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Verb

lift, raise, rear, elevate, hoist, heave, boost mean to move from a lower to a higher place or position. lift usually implies exerting effort to overcome resistance of weight. lift the chair while I vacuum raise carries a stronger implication of bringing up to the vertical or to a high position. scouts raising a flagpole rear may add an element of suddenness to raise. suddenly reared itself up on its hind legs elevate may replace lift or raise especially when exalting or enhancing is implied. elevated the taste of the public hoist implies lifting something heavy especially by mechanical means. hoisted the cargo on board heave implies lifting and throwing with great effort or strain. heaved the heavy crate inside boost suggests assisting to climb or advance by a push. boosted his brother over the fence

Examples of elevate in a Sentence

Verb

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

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Toes, no matter how knobby or crooked, are suddenly elevated: cuticles are nonexistent, misshapen nails fade into the ether, and, of course, there’s always a double layer of look-at-me red lacquer. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "It’s Sandal Season and You Haven’t Had a Pedicure—Here’s How to Fake It," 6 Apr. 2019 In response, retailers face a growing need for elevated in-store experiences that seamlessly mesh with online platforms and web stores. — Courtney Coffman, The Atlantic, "Shops Aren’t for Shopping Anymore," 19 June 2018 The hope is that redshirt sophomores Ariel Ngata (11 tackles and one forced fumble in 12 games last season) and Joe Tryon (20 tackles, two TFL and one sack in 12 games) can elevate their play. — Mike Vorel, The Seattle Times, "Spring practice primer: Eight (or more) breakout candidates for the UW Huskies," 27 Mar. 2019 Tash has become a pioneer in the jewelry and piercing industry, and has changed the piercing game by modernizing and elevating piercing jewelry with a variety of precious metals, stones, and finer gauges, and more importantly, self-expression. — Teen Vogue, "Celebrity Piercer and Jewelry Designer Maria Tash Is Opening A Pop-Up in LA," 27 Mar. 2019 Anderson, who spoke at Stefanik’s E-PAC kickoff event, believes Republicans should be doing more to recruit and elevate young female leaders. — Rebecca Gale, Marie Claire, "Elise Stefanik Is Going to Bring Women Back to the GOP," 25 Mar. 2019 When washing dishes or preparing food, homeowners like to be able to look at nature or have eye contact with other people in the room—which can actually elevate your mood. — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, "The Property Brothers Reveal The One Change That Makes People Love Their Kitchens So Much More," 25 Feb. 2019 This helps to create visual interest in the room and elevate the look of the space, Yeo advises. — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "A Color Expert Reveals the Power of Greige Paint," 27 Feb. 2019 Trying to help elevate Wells while not seriously hurting Hunter might have been tricky. — Michael Smolens, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Republicans working without a net in Rep. Hunter's district," 7 June 2018

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