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(elɪveɪt)

Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense elevates, present participle elevating, past tense, past participle elevated

1. verb [usually passive]

When someone or something achieves a more important rank or status, you can say that they are elevated to it.

[formal]

He was elevated to the post of prime minister. [be VERB-ed + to]

Synonyms: promote, raise, advance, upgrade More Synonyms of elevate

elevation (elɪveɪʃən) uncountable noun [usually with poss]

The elevation of Pierre d'Aubusson to the rank of cardinal was applauded throughoutEurope. [+ of/to]

After his elevation to the papacy, he reigned for two years.

Synonyms: rise, hill, mountain, height More Synonyms of elevate

Synonyms: promotion, upgrading, advancement, exaltation More Synonyms of elevate

2. verb

If you elevate something to a higher status, you consider it to be better or more important than it really is.

Don't elevate your superiors to superstar status. [VERB noun + to]

3. verb

To elevate something means to increase it in amount or intensity.

[formal]

Emotional stress can elevate blood pressure. [VERB noun]

...individuals who have elevated cholesterol levels. [VERB-ed]

Synonyms: increase, lift, raise, step up More Synonyms of elevate

4. verb

If you elevate something, you raise it above a horizontal level.

[formal]

Jack elevated the gun at the sky. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: raise, lift, heighten, uplift More Synonyms of elevate

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elevate in British English

(ˈɛlɪˌveɪt)

verb (transitive)

to move to a higher place

to raise in rank or status; promote

to put in a cheerful mood; elate

to put on a higher cultural plane; uplift

to elevate the tone of a conversation

to raise the axis of a gun

to raise the intensity or pitch of (the voice)

7. Roman Catholic Church

to lift up (the Host) at Mass for adoration

Derived forms

elevatory (ˌeleˈvatory)

adjective

Word origin

C15: from Latin ēlevāre from levāre to raise, from levis (adj) light

elevate in American English

(ˈɛləˌveɪt)

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈeleˌvated or ˈeleˌvating

to lift up; raise

to raise the pitch or volume of (esp. the voice)

to raise (a person) in rank or position; promote

to raise to a higher intellectual or moral level

to raise the spirits of; elate; exhilarate

adjective

6. Archaic

elevated

SIMILAR WORDS: lift

Word origin

ME elevaten < L elevatus, pp. of elevare, to raise < e-, out + levare, to make light, lift < levis, light2

Examples of 'elevate' in a sentence
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Despite the poverty of his means he had been at pains to elevate the hut from a hovel.I guess I can understand, you'd like to lay it on me, try to elevate the whole thing, make it less grubby.The whole design of the cathedral bespoke a desire to cancel gravity and elevate matter toward the heavens.At dinner with Marc, Vicky talked about Frank's urging her to elevate Adam's place in the company.

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British English: elevate VERB

When someone or something achieves a more important rank or status, you can say that they are elevated to it.

He was elevated to the post of prime minister.

American English: elevate
Brazilian Portuguese: elevar
Chinese: 提拔
European Spanish: ascender
French: élever
German: erheben
Italian: elevare
Japanese: 昇進させる
Korean: 등용하다
European Portuguese: elevar
Latin American Spanish: ascender

Chinese translation of 'elevate'

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(ˈɛlɪveɪt) (frm)

vt

(in rank) 提升 ... 的职(職)位 (tíshēng ... de zhíwèi)
(in amount, intensity) 提高 (tígāo)
(physically) 使上升 (shǐ shàngshēng)

1 (verb) in the sense of promote

Definition

to raise in rank or status

He was elevated to the post of Prime Minister.

Synonyms

promote

I was promoted to editor and then editorial director.

raise

She was to be raised to the rank of ambassador.

advance

He was busy advancing other people's work.

upgrade

He was upgraded to security guard.

exalt

God has put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

kick upstairs (informal)

aggrandize

He would go on and on, showing off, aggrandizing himself.

give advancement to

2 (verb) in the sense of increase

Emotional stress can elevate blood pressure.

Synonyms

increase

The company has increased the price of its cars.

lift

raise

He raised his hand to wave.

step up

intensify

They are intensifying their efforts to secure the release of the hostages.

move up

hoist

raise high

3 (verb) in the sense of raise

Definition

to lift to a higher place

She elevated her bow and arrow.

Synonyms

raise

lift

Curious shoppers lifted their children to take a closer look at the parade.

heighten

uplift

hoist

He hoisted himself to a sitting position.

lift up

raise up

hike up

upraise

4 (verb) in the sense of cheer

He bought some new clothes, but they failed to elevate his spirits.

Synonyms

cheer

The people around him were cheered by his presence.

raise

excite

I only take on work that excites me.

boost

We need a big win to boost our confidence.

animate

There was little about the game to animate the crowd.

rouse

He did more to rouse the crowd than anybody else.

uplift

brighten

exhilarate

She felt both exhilarated and disturbed by what had just happened.

hearten

The news heartened everybody.

lift up

perk up

buoy up

gladden

Her visit surprised and gladdened him.

elate

Additional synonyms

in the sense of advance

Definition

to further a cause

He was busy advancing other people's work.

Synonyms

promote,

help,

further,

aid,

forward,

champion,

push,

encourage,

assist,

plug (informal),

pave the way for,

hasten,

patronize,

succour,

lend support to

in the sense of aggrandize

Definition

to make greater in size, power, or rank

He would go on and on, showing off, aggrandizing himself.

Synonyms

exaggerate,

advance,

promote,

intensify,

elevate,

enlarge,

enrich,

inflate,

dignify,

magnify,

amplify,

augment,

exalt,

ennoble

in the sense of animate

Definition

to make lively

There was little about the game to animate the crowd.

Synonyms

enliven,

encourage,

excite,

urge,

inspire,

stir,

spark,

move,

fire,

spur,

stimulate,

revive,

activate,

rouse,

prod,

quicken,

incite,

instigate,

kick-start (informal),

impel,

energize,

kindle,

embolden,

liven up,

breathe life into,

invigorate,

gladden,

gee up,

vitalize,

vivify,

inspirit

Synonyms of 'elevate'

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单词	elevate
释义	Trends of elevate View usage for: elevate (elɪveɪt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense elevates, present participle elevating, past tense, past participle elevated 1. verb [usually passive] When someone or something achieves a more important rank or status, you can say that they are elevated to it. [formal] He was elevated to the post of prime minister. [be VERB-ed + to] Synonyms: promote, raise, advance, upgrade More Synonyms of elevate elevation (elɪveɪʃən) uncountable noun [usually with poss] The elevation of Pierre d'Aubusson to the rank of cardinal was applauded throughoutEurope. [+ of/to] After his elevation to the papacy, he reigned for two years. Synonyms: rise, hill, mountain, height More Synonyms of elevate Synonyms: promotion, upgrading, advancement, exaltation More Synonyms of elevate 2. verb If you elevate something to a higher status, you consider it to be better or more important than it really is. Don't elevate your superiors to superstar status. [VERB noun + to] 3. verb To elevate something means to increase it in amount or intensity. [formal] Emotional stress can elevate blood pressure. [VERB noun] ...individuals who have elevated cholesterol levels. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: increase, lift, raise, step up More Synonyms of elevate 4. verb If you elevate something, you raise it above a horizontal level. [formal] Jack elevated the gun at the sky. [VERB noun] Synonyms: raise, lift, heighten, uplift More Synonyms of elevate More Synonyms of elevate elevate in British English (ˈɛlɪˌveɪt) verb (transitive) 1. to move to a higher place 2. to raise in rank or status; promote 3. to put in a cheerful mood; elate 4. to put on a higher cultural plane; uplift to elevate the tone of a conversation 5. to raise the axis of a gun 6. to raise the intensity or pitch of (the voice) 7. Roman Catholic Church to lift up (the Host) at Mass for adoration Derived forms elevatory (ˌeleˈvatory) adjective Word origin C15: from Latin ēlevāre from levāre to raise, from levis (adj) light elevate in American English (ˈɛləˌveɪt) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈeleˌvated or ˈeleˌvating 1. to lift up; raise 2. to raise the pitch or volume of (esp. the voice) 3. to raise (a person) in rank or position; promote 4. to raise to a higher intellectual or moral level 5. to raise the spirits of; elate; exhilarate adjective 6. Archaic elevated SIMILAR WORDS: lift Word origin ME elevaten < L elevatus, pp. of elevare, to raise < e-, out + levare, to make light, lift < levis, light2 Examples of 'elevate' in a sentence elevate Despite the poverty of his means he had been at pains to elevate the hut from a hovel. Clive Barker THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW (2001) I guess I can understand, you'd like to lay it on me, try to elevate the whole thing, make it less grubby. Tapply, William G A RODENT OF DOUBT (2001) The whole design of the cathedral bespoke a desire to cancel gravity and elevate matter toward the heavens. Zindell, David THE BROKEN GOD (2001) At dinner with Marc, Vicky talked about Frank's urging her to elevate Adam's place in the company. Ellis, Julie LASTING TREASURES (2001) In other languages elevate British English: elevate VERB When someone or something achieves a more important rank or status, you can say that they are elevated to it. He was elevated to the post of prime minister. American English: elevate Brazilian Portuguese: elevar Chinese: 提拔 European Spanish: ascender French: élever German: erheben Italian: elevare Japanese: 昇進させる Korean: 등용하다 European Portuguese: elevar Latin American Spanish: ascender Chinese translation of 'elevate' elevate (ˈɛlɪveɪt) (frm) vt (in rank) 提升 ... 的职(職)位 (tíshēng ... de zhíwèi) (in amount, intensity) 提高 (tígāo) (physically) 使上升 (shǐ shàngshēng) 1 (verb) in the sense of promote Definition to raise in rank or status He was elevated to the post of Prime Minister. Synonyms promote I was promoted to editor and then editorial director. raise She was to be raised to the rank of ambassador. advance He was busy advancing other people's work. upgrade He was upgraded to security guard. exalt God has put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. kick upstairs (informal) aggrandize He would go on and on, showing off, aggrandizing himself. give advancement to 2 (verb) in the sense of increase Emotional stress can elevate blood pressure. Synonyms increase The company has increased the price of its cars. lift raise He raised his hand to wave. step up intensify They are intensifying their efforts to secure the release of the hostages. move up hoist raise high 3 (verb) in the sense of raise Definition to lift to a higher place She elevated her bow and arrow. Synonyms raise lift Curious shoppers lifted their children to take a closer look at the parade. heighten uplift hoist He hoisted himself to a sitting position. lift up raise up hike up upraise 4 (verb) in the sense of cheer He bought some new clothes, but they failed to elevate his spirits. Synonyms cheer The people around him were cheered by his presence. raise excite I only take on work that excites me. boost We need a big win to boost our confidence. animate There was little about the game to animate the crowd. rouse He did more to rouse the crowd than anybody else. uplift brighten exhilarate She felt both exhilarated and disturbed by what had just happened. hearten The news heartened everybody. lift up perk up buoy up gladden Her visit surprised and gladdened him. elate Additional synonyms in the sense of advance Definition to further a cause He was busy advancing other people's work. Synonyms promote, help, further, aid, forward, champion, push, encourage, assist, plug (informal), pave the way for, hasten, patronize, succour, lend support to in the sense of aggrandize Definition to make greater in size, power, or rank He would go on and on, showing off, aggrandizing himself. Synonyms exaggerate, advance, promote, intensify, elevate, enlarge, enrich, inflate, dignify, magnify, amplify, augment, exalt, ennoble in the sense of animate Definition to make lively There was little about the game to animate the crowd. Synonyms enliven, encourage, excite, urge, inspire, stir, spark, move, fire, spur, stimulate, revive, activate, rouse, prod, quicken, incite, instigate, kick-start (informal), impel, energize, kindle, embolden, liven up, breathe life into, invigorate, gladden, gee up, vitalize, vivify, inspirit Synonyms of 'elevate' elevate Explore 'elevate' in the dictionary
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