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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 9646 COCA: 6022

elevate

elevate /ˈɛləˌveɪt/ verb
elevates; elevated; elevating
elevate
/ˈɛləˌveɪt/
verb
elevates; elevated; elevating
Learner's definition of ELEVATE
[+ object]
: to lift (something) up提起;抬起
: to increase the level of (something) : to make (something) higher提升;提高
: to raise (someone) to a higher rank or level提拔;晋升
somewhat formal : to improve the mind or mood of (someone)使情操升华;使精神振奋;使兴高采烈

elevate something to an art (form)

see art
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 9646 COCA: 6022

elevate

1 of 2

adjective

el·​e·​vate ˈe-lə-ˌvāt How to pronounce elevate (audio)
-vət
archaic

elevate

2 of 2

verb

el·​e·​vate ˈe-lə-ˌvāt How to pronounce elevate (audio)
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
Choose the Right Synonym for elevate

lift, raise, rear, elevate, hoist, heave, boost mean to move from a lower to a higher place or position.

lift usually implies exerting effort to overcome resistance of weight.

lift the chair while I vacuum

raise carries a stronger implication of bringing up to the vertical or to a high position.

scouts raising a flagpole

rear may add an element of suddenness to raise.

suddenly reared itself up on its hind legs

elevate may replace lift or raise especially when exalting or enhancing is implied.

elevated the taste of the public

hoist implies lifting something heavy especially by mechanical means.

hoisted the cargo on board

heave implies lifting and throwing with great effort or strain.

heaved the heavy crate inside

boost suggests assisting to climb or advance by a push.

boosted his brother over the fence

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
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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of elevate was in the 14th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 9646 COCA: 6022

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