verb

elevate

Translation

to elevate, to raise, to promote

Use the lever to elevate the stone.

The award will elevate her status.

Good music can elevate your mood.

((sth.)) to lift (sth.) to a higher position He elevated the box onto the shelf.

((sb./sth.)) ((to sth.)) to raise (sb./sth.) to a more important rank or level The king elevated him to the rank of duke.

Synonyms: raise, lift, promote; Antonyms: lower, demote, depress.

From Latin 'elevare', from 'e-' (out, up) + 'levare' (to lift). Related to 'levitate'.

Think of an 'elevator' which 'elevates' you to a higher floor.