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
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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