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

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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

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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

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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

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Recent Examples of elevates Andrew Perloff and Paul Pabst assess the threat level for the teams in the AFC East, discussing how much Geno Smith elevates the Jets and how the Patriots' schedule affects their ceiling. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026 What truly elevates a stay in Malta, however, is access to exclusive experiences that connect guests to island culture and traditions. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 This shift grounds me in my value and elevates my networking skills instantly. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The open back instantly elevates it beyond a basic long-sleeve, and the just-so crop absolutely slays. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026 Tangerine Dream’s tremendous score elevates Michael Mann’s neo-existential slow burn that works as both a tidy caper and a panic attack about masculine anxiety. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026 Smekkleysa’s 40th anniversary coincided with Echolalia, the total eclipse rave that elevates the moon night concept to a one-day festival. — E.r. Pulgar, SPIN, 1 Sep. 2026 The cold temperature and the snap of the hardened chocolate really elevates the whole experience. — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 The fiber noticeably elevates hand feel, making denim smoother and softer against the skin, while adding a subtle sheen and surface richness that enhances the aesthetic. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevates
  1. excites
  2. lifts
  3. promotes
  4. exalts
  5. intoxicates
  6. raises
  7. ennobles
  8. delights
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  • What excites you in the comedy space — and what’s your perspective on comedy now, as someone known for reaching audiences with event movies?
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Democrats aren’t crafting the kind of bold-faced messaging that excites take-writers this year.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of excites
Verb
  • Its auto-empty dock holds weeks of debris without manual intervention, while intelligent carpet detection automatically lifts the mop pad to keep rugs dry.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Meta's $18 billion social media settlement lifts a legal overhang that some analysts said could clear the way for a wave of new AI product launches.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of lifts
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  • After the attacks, his brother Jay cofounded 9/11 Day, a nonprofit that promotes a day of service on the anniversary of the tragedy and year-round.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Unifrance, the org that promotes French TV and cinema, could not sugar coat matters.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of promotes
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  • At a time when our right to protest is under siege, this sci-fi yarn exalts the way an individual’s conviction can plant seeds of change, leading to a stronger sense of community.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Boyes, too, exalts the elephants like a man possessed.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of exalts
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  • Introducing the pair through a press tour that intoxicates but doesn’t welcome fans in feels, if nothing else, honest.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of intoxicates
Verb
  • An Indian institution that’s built its operations around a foreign foundation model has no real recourse if that vendor raises prices, withdraws the model, hits new export restrictions or gets caught in a geopolitical dispute over chip access.
    — Sajal Singh, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Israel, like many countries, raises money by selling bonds to investors, who then receive repayments with interest after a specified time period.
    — Sharon Udasin, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of raises
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  • But there is no doubt in my mind that the musical ennobles the previously more limited material, which is not often the case when Hollywood movies are scored and sung.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The book’s post-apocalyptic setting ennobles its meditations on selfhood and finitude; the narrator’s search for perpetuity is lent an unshakable gravity by her circumstances.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of ennobles
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  • Those 30 lucky owners should experience exceptional throttle response that delights.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026
  • This is a prospect that particularly delights Lady Eliza Spencer, Princess Diana’s niece and Prince Harry’s cousin.
    — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of delights

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“Elevates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevates. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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