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

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James Gilbert / Getty Images Winning only elevates a brand so far. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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

Testosterone levels ramp up, aggression elevates, and fights break out. — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

Zone 2 refers to moderate-intensity exercise that slightly elevates the heart rate. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 8 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