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

Potato salad is a given this time of year, so here are two ways to elevate it — without a single drop of mayo. — Emily Spicer, ExpressNews.com, "2 simple, elegant ways to elevate your potato salad," 11 June 2019 Shelton, CT - 6/6/19 - Cheshire's Aidan Godfrey elevates to the ball between Newington's Louis Egbuna, left, and Razik Amadou in the Class M boys' volleyball state championship at Shelton High School Thursday night. — Sean Begin, courant.com, "Boys volleyball: Newington tops Cheshire for third straight Class M title," 7 June 2019 That lends the proceedings an overall richness that elevates it well above its script's failings. — Mike Scott, nola.com, "‘All Is True’ movie review: The year’s first real Oscar threat?," 7 June 2019 These shows elevated the standard good-cop-bad-cop formula, infusing gritty law enforcement dramas with stark moral questions and private agony. — Rachel Syme, The New Republic, "The Outlaw World of Deadwood," 6 June 2019 Tetris Effect takes one of the most beloved games of all time and elevates it to pop art, taking the player on an incredible cosmic journey that feels like nothing else. — Sam Byford, The Verge, "Why Tetris Effect is my game of the year," 20 Dec. 2018 Your doctor might recommend anti-inflammatory medications and the R.I.C.E method: rest, icing the area for 20-minute periods multiple times a day, compressing the area, and elevating it as well. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Here’s What It Means If Your Knee Just Won’t Stop Popping," 23 Sep. 2018 In 2001, he was promoted to cardinal, elevating him to the very highest ranks of Vatican officials. — Tara Isabella Burton, Vox, "A Catholic cardinal has weathered sex abuse allegations for years. Now they’re finally public," 29 July 2018 Lina adds Sunny to the household – despite the looming accusation of theft – elevating her from hotel maid to Karen’s ayi, a glorified nanny. — Terry Hong, The Christian Science Monitor, "'What We Were Promised' depicts post-Mao China in a deft debut novel set in Shanghai," 13 July 2018

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