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to elevate

verbgeneral usevery common/ilɨˈvaɾ/e·le·var

Definition

1

To raise or lift something to a higher position; to increase the level, status, or intensity of something.

Usage examples

They used a pulley to elevate the heavy box.
The award helped to elevate her status in the industry.

Common combinations

elevate the platformelevate one's moodelevate to a position