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

Sticking with our Porsche analogy, that elevates the Emira perilously close to 911 territory. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

The agentic infrastructure handles technical data synthesis and manual execution, while the team's responsibility elevates entirely to high-level verification, exception handling and strategic sign-off. — Gargi Ray, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The reflective finish instantly elevates any design, making even the simplest manicure feel fresh. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 July 2026

The easy technique immediately elevates everyday blooms for a fuller, more dynamic look. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Instead, menopause elevates them to the respected role of matriarchs in their families. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 July 2026

The director’s blunt, troubling reflection on Odysseus’ choices elevates the film from mere bravura showmanship to a rich, thorny text about morality, regret, and war. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Doing so over the opposition of the California Teachers Association elevates it to a minor political miracle. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Yet what elevates The Daily Show, and produced so many offspring, is that its point of view is obvious and passionate—without shading into outright campaigning. — Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026