elevate
1 of 2adjective
el·e·vate ˈe-lə-ˌvāt 
-vət
archaic
: elevated
elevate
2 of 2verb
el·e·vate ˈe-lə-ˌvāt
elevated; elevating
transitive verb
1
: to lift up or make higher : raise
elevate a patient's leg
exercises that elevate the heart rate
2
: to raise in rank or status
was elevated to chairman
3
: to improve morally, intellectually, or culturally
great books that both entertain and elevate their readers
4
: to raise the spirits of : elate
intransitive verb
: to become elevated : rise
his voice elevated to a shout
Synonyms
Verb
- elate
- enrapture
- exhilarate
- intoxicate
- transport
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Example Sentences
Verb exercises that elevate the heart rate seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
Recent Examples on the Web
Irie Harris, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2022 There's growing evidence that artificial sweeteners may raise heart risks and elevate blood sugar. Jacqueline Stenson, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2022 Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy welcomed Peters’ ability on the field and wealth of knowledge to elevate off it. Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 Federal prosecutors have been especially focused on a scheme by Trump allies to elevate fake electors in key battleground states won by Biden as a way to subvert the vote. Eric Tucker, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022 In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, the Federation of Korean Movie Workers’ Union was openly critical of Venice’s decision to elevate the late director’s work in this way. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Aug. 2022 The music celebration was billed as a peaceful demonstration to elevate Black American culture and protest gentrification during the Juneteenth celebration. Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 Contextual and timely intelligence not only helps analysts understand the background of behaviors and influences of target groups but also helps elevate experiences with hyper-personalization. Sandeep Kumar, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 The Pleasanton resident brings to the Datebook team an infectious enthusiasm for pop music and a particular drive to elevate the work of South Asian artists. Sfchroniclepr, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Aug. 2022 See More
Verb
Critics questioned Chubb’s ability to elevate the Browns offense, while Hunt sought a contract extension, resulting unsuccessful and leading to his trade request. Irie Harris, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2022 There's growing evidence that artificial sweeteners may raise heart risks and elevate blood sugar. Jacqueline Stenson, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2022 Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy welcomed Peters’ ability on the field and wealth of knowledge to elevate off it. Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 Federal prosecutors have been especially focused on a scheme by Trump allies to elevate fake electors in key battleground states won by Biden as a way to subvert the vote. Eric Tucker, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022 In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, the Federation of Korean Movie Workers’ Union was openly critical of Venice’s decision to elevate the late director’s work in this way. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Aug. 2022 The music celebration was billed as a peaceful demonstration to elevate Black American culture and protest gentrification during the Juneteenth celebration. Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 Contextual and timely intelligence not only helps analysts understand the background of behaviors and influences of target groups but also helps elevate experiences with hyper-personalization. Sandeep Kumar, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 The Pleasanton resident brings to the Datebook team an infectious enthusiasm for pop music and a particular drive to elevate the work of South Asian artists. Sfchroniclepr, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Latin elevatus, past participle of elevare, from e- + levare to raise — more at lever
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Kids Definition
elevate
verb
el·e·vate ˈe-lə-ˌvāt
elevated; elevating
: to lift up : raise
elevating 1 of 2
adjective
as in affecting
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- affecting
- moving
- uplifting
- touching
- inspiring
- stirring
- edifying
- fulfilling
- rewarding
- inspiriting
- gratifying
- encouraging
- sympathetic
- comforting
- satisfying
- loving
- poignant
- enlivening
- cheering
- stimulating
- invigorating
- animating
- kind
- rousing
- thrilling
- exhilarating
- warm
- gladdening
- pleasing
- heartwarming
- heartening
- exciting
- welcoming
- kindly
- tender
- pleasurable
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- discouraging
- demoralizing
- depressing
- dispiriting
- disheartening
- disappointing
- upsetting
- disturbing
- disconcerting
- saddening
- displeasing
- dissatisfying
- distressing
- discomforting
- cheerless
- heartbreaking
- heartrending
- dismaying
- disgruntling
- unpleasant
- cold
- unfriendly
- unkind
- unfeeling
- unloving
elevating
2 of 2verb
1
as in delighting
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
- delighting
- transporting
- exciting
- intoxicating
- stimulating
- uplifting
- pleasing
- elating
- exhilarating
- satisfying
- contenting
- enrapturing
- inspiring
- warming
- gratifying
- commoving
- rejoicing
- gladdening
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- discouraging
- depressing
- demoralizing
- oppressing
- distressing
- disheartening
- dispiriting
- saddening
2
as in lifting
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
- lifting
- raising
- hoisting
- heightening
- uplifting
- boosting
- upholding
- upping
- heaving
- hiking
- craning
- ascending
- rising
- hefting
- mounting
- taking up
- upraising
- upending
- picking up
- rearing
- jacking (up)
- perking (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- lowering
- dropping
- falling
- descending
- pushing
- slipping
- dipping
- plunging
- pressing
- bearing
- pitching
- sinking
- depressing
- submerging
3
as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal Synonyms & Similar Words
- promoting
- upgrading
- advancing
- raising
- improving
- furthering
- lifting
- heightening
- aggrandizing
- boosting
- uplifting
- forwarding
- exalting
- ennobling
- complimenting
- commending
- honoring
- kicking upstairs
- praising
- celebrating
- congratulating
- acclaiming
- decorating
- applauding
- citing
- saluting
- lauding
- hailing
- extolling
- commissioning
- eulogizing
- glorifying
- knighting
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- reducing
- lowering
- degrading
- demoting
- removing
- downgrading
- dismissing
- overthrowing
- expelling
- impeaching
- ousting
- unseating
- deposing
- abasing
- dethroning
- disgracing
- shaming
- dishonoring
- humiliating
- demeaning
- humbling
- mortifying
- denouncing
- condemning
- taking down
- unmaking
- censuring
- damning
- reprobating
4
as in exalting
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
- lifting
- promoting
- exalting
- raising
- ennobling
- enthroning
- upgrading
- aggrandizing
- boosting
- dignifying
- enshrining
- deifying
- heightening
- glorifying
- honoring
- praising
- canonizing
- magnifying
- uplifting
- intensifying
- enskying
- acclaiming
- romanticizing
- sanitizing
- lauding
- extolling
- idealizing
- sugarcoating
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- degrading
- minimizing
- detracting
- humiliating
- humbling
- belittling
- demeaning
- abasing
- disparaging
- decrying
- depreciating