elevate

/ˈɛləveɪt/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables3

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
verb

1. To raise (something) to a higher position.

"The doctor told me elevating my legs would help reduce the swelling."

Synonyms: lift, raise
Antonyms: drop, lower

2. To promote (someone) to a higher rank.

Synonyms: exalt, promote
Antonyms: demote

3. To confer honor or nobility on (someone).

"The traditional worldview elevates man as the pinnacle of creation."

Synonyms: ennoble, exalt, honor

4. To make (something or someone) more worthy or of greater value.

"A talented chef can elevate everyday ingredients into gourmet delights."

5. To direct (the mind, thoughts, etc.) toward more worthy things.

6. To increase the intensity or degree of (something).

"Some drugs have the side effect of elevating your blood sugar level."

Synonyms: increase, raise
Antonyms: decrease, diminish, lower, reduce

7. To lift the spirits of (someone)

Synonyms: cheer up, elate
Antonyms: depress, sadden

8. To intoxicate in a slight degree; to make (someone) tipsy.

9. (Latinism) To attempt to make (something) seem less important, remarkable, etc.

Synonyms: detract, disparage, lessen

Synonyms

adjective

1. Elevated; raised aloft.

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