elevated

• Beschreibt etwas, das in Rang, Status, Niveau oder Qualität erhöht ist; oft für gehobene, erhabene oder feierliche Sprache, Gedanken oder Positionen verwendet.

Describes something that is raised in level, rank, or quality; often used to refer to sophisticated or formal language, thoughts, or positions.

1. Raised in positionB1formal

   Situated or placed at a higher level or position.

   Erhöht

   • The elevated platform gave the speaker a better view of the audience.
   • The house is built on an elevated area to avoid flooding.
   • The train runs on an elevated track above the city streets.

   Synonymealofthighliftedraiseduplifted

   Antonymedepressedlowloweredsunken

2. Increased in amount or levelB2formal

   Higher than normal in quantity, degree, or intensity.

   Erhöht

   • The patient has an elevated heart rate.
   • There is an elevated risk of infection after surgery.
   • The report shows elevated levels of pollution in the river.

   Synonymeaugmentedhighincreasedinflatedraised

   Antonymedecreaseddiminishedlowloweredreduced

3. High in rank or statusB2formal

   Having a high social, professional, or moral position.

   hochgestellt

   • She holds an elevated position in the company.
   • The speech was full of elevated sentiments about justice.
   • He comes from an elevated social background.

   Synonymeaugustdistinguishedeminentexaltedhigh-rankingloftynobleprestigious

   Antonymebasehumbleinferiorlowly

• Substantiv, das eine elektrisch betriebene Hochbahn bezeichnet, deren Gleise aufgeständert über Straßenniveau verlaufen. Im weiteren Sinne auch allgemein eine aufgeständerte Bahnstrecke oder einen solchen Zug.

A noun referring to a railway that is powered by electricity and runs on a track raised above street level.

1. Elevated railwayB2informalamerican

   A railway that is powered by electricity and runs on a track raised above street level.

   Hochbahn

   • We took the elevated to get downtown quickly.
   • The city's elevated system connects the suburbs to the center.
   • The elevated rattled loudly as it passed overhead.

   Synonymeelevated railwayloverhead railway

• Verb, das angibt, dass etwas auf eine höhere Position gebracht oder im Rang, Niveau oder Status angehoben wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of lifting something to a higher position, or raising something to a higher level or status.

1. Raise physicallyB1formal

   To lift something to a higher position.

   Anheben

   • The platform can elevate the stage by two meters.
   • He elevated the painting to hang it on the wall.
   • The hydraulic system elevates the car for repairs.

   Synonymeboostheavehoistliftraiseupliftupraise

   Antonymedepressdescenddroplower

2. Improve status or rankB2formal

   To promote someone to a higher rank or position.

   Befördern

   • The company elevated her to the position of vice president.
   • He was elevated to the board of directors.
   • The king elevated the knight to a noble title.

   Synonymeadvanceaggrandizedignifyennobleexaltpromoteraiseupgrade

   Antonymedegradedemotedowngradelowerreduce

3. Improve quality or levelB2formal

   To make something better, more important, or more intense.

   Erhöhen

   • The new policy aims to elevate the standard of living.
   • Her speech elevated the mood of the entire audience.
   • Regular exercise can elevate your overall health.

   Synonymeadvanceboostenhanceimproveraiserefineupgradeuplift

   Antonymedebasedegradedemotediminishlowerreduce