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to elevate

verb/ilɨˈvaɾ/high

e·le·var

Definition

To raise or lift something to a higher position; to increase the level, status, or intensity of something.
They used a pulley to elevate the heavy box.
The award helped to elevate her status in the industry.
Common collocations
elevate the platformelevate one's moodelevate to a position

Etymology

Do latim 'elevare' (erguer, levantar).

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