elevate

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adjective

el·e·vate ˈe-lə-ˌvāt

-vət

Synonyms of elevate next

archaic

: elevated

elevate

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verb

el·e·vate ˈe-lə-ˌvāt

elevated; elevating

transitive verb

: to lift up or make higher : raise

elevate a patient's leg

exercises that elevate the heart rate

: to raise in rank or status

was elevated to chairman

: to improve morally, intellectually, or culturally

great books that both entertain and elevate their readers

: to raise the spirits of : elate

intransitive verb

: to become elevated : rise

his voice elevated to a shout

Choose the Right Synonym for elevate

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

Adjective

The earnest lyrics get elevate by rippling guitars, shining production and the duo’s smooth harmonies. —

Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Mar. 2023 There are fewer opportunities for defensive linemen to see the field given how college football is played these days, and rushing the passer helps players get elevate. —

Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 28 Aug. 2021

Verb

Success That Speaks For Itself The fusion of the partnership and creator economy wields the power to forge genuine, authentic brand-to-consumer connections, elevate marketing performance outcomes, and usher in a new era of revenue-generating customer engagement. —

Cristy Garcia, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 The MonsterVerse is guilty of this with its rotating cast of paper-thin characters elevated solely by the sheer charisma of its actors. —

Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2023 Under the new agreement, Small World will collaborate with teams from WMG, ADA and Warner Chappell Music to elevate Small World’s artist and songwriter rosters worldwide and discover, nurture and elevate a new generation of African talent. —

Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 30 Nov. 2023 Brioche, a soft, lightly sweet, rich bread, is believed to be the base of la concha but elevated with indigenous ingredients in some of its variations, such as using lard instead of butter. —

Daniela Cintron, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2023 Receivers coach Kenny Guiton was elevated to interim offensive coordinator and helped produce season-best offensive showings in wins at Florida and versus Florida International, with 481 and 510 yards, respectively. —

Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 29 Nov. 2023 Faux Leather Shorts Textured separates like a suede skirt or velvet blazer are an easy way to elevate an outfit. —

Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023 Her masterful control of technique and tone behind the camera elevates the conflict between Emily and Luke to something unexpectedly universal, even though the film’s narrative context — the cutthroat world of finance — feels viscerally specific. —

Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 17 Nov. 2023 This came after Gloria elevated the need for more middle-income housing. —

Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Nov. 2023 See More

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