elevate

🇺🇸 /ˈelɪveɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈelɪveɪt/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000Oxford5000
verb
C1

to raise someone or something to a higher level or rank

She worked hard to elevate her team to the top position.

C1

to lift something up to a higher position

You should elevate your leg to reduce swelling.

R

to make something increase in level or amount

Stress can elevate your heart rate.

R

to make someone feel happier or more positive

The beautiful music helped elevate everyone's mood.

translation

v. to raise someone or something to a higher level or rank; to lift something up to a higher position; to make something increase in level or amount; to make someone feel happier or more positive

Word Forms

3rd Present elevates
Past elevated
Perfect elevated
Progressive elevating