Synonyms of elevates

elevates

verb

present tense third-person singular of elevate

1

as in excites

to fill with great joy

seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excites
• elates
• intoxicates
• exhilarates
• delights
• pleases
• uplifts
• enraptures
• stimulates
• satisfies
• inspires
• transports
• warms
• contents
• gratifies
• gladdens
• rejoices
• commoves

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• depresses
• discourages
• demoralizes
• oppresses
• saddens
• disheartens
• distresses
• dispirits

2

as in lifts

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lifts
• raises
• uplifts
• heightens
• upholds
• boosts
• hoists
• ups
• heaves
• rises
• ascends
• perks (up)
• takes up
• hikes
• cranes
• hefts
• picks up
• mounts
• jacks (up)
• upraises
• upends
• rears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lowers
• drops
• falls
• descends
• plunges
• pushes
• dips
• slips
• depresses
• bears
• presses
• sinks
• pitches
• submerges

3

as in promotes

to move higher in rank or position

the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promotes
• upgrades
• raises
• advances
• improves
• furthers
• heightens
• uplifts
• lifts
• ennobles
• kicks upstairs
• boosts
• exalts
• decorates
• celebrates
• commends
• forwards
• cites
• aggrandizes
• applauds
• congratulates
• hails
• honors
• extols
• knights
• salutes
• lauds
• glorifies
• compliments
• praises
• acclaims
• eulogizes
• commissions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduces
• lowers
• degrades
• removes
• dismisses
• downgrades
• expels
• demotes
• overthrows
• demeans
• deposes
• humbles
• ousts
• impeaches
• humiliates
• dishonors
• shames
• abases
• denounces
• disgraces
• dethrones
• mortifies
• condemns
• unseats
• unmakes
• takes down
• damns
• censures
• reprobates

4

as in exalts

to assign a high status or value to

a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promotes
• lifts
• exalts
• ennobles
• dignifies
• enshrines
• magnifies
• raises
• aggrandizes
• heightens
• enthrones
• deifies
• boosts
• glorifies
• uplifts
• canonizes
• honors
• upgrades
• praises
• intensifies
• enskies
• romanticizes
• idealizes
• sanitizes
• extols
• lauds
• acclaims
• sugarcoats

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• degrades
• demeans
• humbles
• humiliates
• minimizes
• detracts
• belittles
• disparages
• decries
• depreciates
• abases

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elevates

Beni Rugs’ founders Robert Wright and Tiberio Lobo-Navia decided to integrate this into their latest collection, Chelsea, which elevates their product to true, slow luxury status. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Moonbug executives know that this will be a pivotal moment for the franchise, one that elevates it in a way that nothing has before. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

An extraordinary collection of art further elevates the home’s atmosphere and narrative. — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026

This is where the dialog elevates beyond simple productivity. — Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

The idea that posits that a little bit of red in a room elevates otherwise boring compositions with an unexpected jolt of energy. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026

Inextricable to Long’s art, though, is a self-awareness and acerbic wit that elevates the narrative and reminds us that humor is integral to survival, too. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

Katie Holmes and Gigi Hadid have spent the last several falls in the easy shoe that elevates wardrobe basics, and this season is no different. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026

Those themes may not dominate her lyrical approach, but their presence provides a headier energy that grounds the album and elevates it a few steps above merely a consistent Afropop LP. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026