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elevate

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/ˈɛləveɪt/ English

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verb

  1. To raise (something) to a higher position.“The doctor told me elevating my legs would help reduce the swelling.”
  2. To promote (someone) to a higher rank.
  3. To confer honor or nobility on (someone).“The traditional worldview elevates man as the pinnacle of creation.”
  4. To make (something or someone) more worthy or of greater value.“A talented chef can elevate everyday ingredients into gourmet delights.”

adjective

  1. Elevated; raised aloft.

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