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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
elevates, elevating, elevated |
| definition 1: |
to raise or lift up to a higher physical position.
Her doctor told her she should elevate her legs.In the final scene, the stagehands will elevate the platform that the actor stands on.- synonyms:
- lift, move up, raise
- antonyms:
- lower
- similar words:
- boost, heave, hoist, rise, upheave, uprear
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| definition 2: |
to raise or promote to a higher level or status.
Music always elevates his spirits.She was elevated recently to the rank of full professor.- synonyms:
- advance, exalt, move up, promote, raise, upgrade
- antonyms:
- degrade, demote, humble, lower
- similar words:
- aggrandize, ennoble, kick upstairs
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| definition 3: |
to improve the cultural, intellectual, or moral level of.
Somewhat arrogantly, he hoped to elevate her taste in literature.The moralistic readings were intended to elevate the minds of the students.- synonyms:
- improve, lift
- antonyms:
- depress
- similar words:
- busy, cheer, heighten, raise, uplift
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| definition 4: |
to increase in degree or volume.
A diet high in saturated fat is likely to elevate one's cholesterol.They wrapped the shivering child in blankets in order to elevate his body temperature.- synonyms:
- advance, boost, heighten, intensify
- antonyms:
- lower
- similar words:
- escalate, hike, raise
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| related words: |
augment, better, crown, educate, enrich, glorify, illuminate, increase, pinnacle, rear, refine |
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| derivation: |
elevatingly (adv.) |
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