elevate
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/ˈɛləveɪt/
English
Definitions
verb
- To raise (something) to a higher position.“The doctor told me elevating my legs would help reduce the swelling.”
- To promote (someone) to a higher rank.
- To confer honor or nobility on (someone).“The traditional worldview elevates man as the pinnacle of creation.”
- To make (something or someone) more worthy or of greater value.“A talented chef can elevate everyday ingredients into gourmet delights.”
adjective
- Elevated; raised aloft.
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