elevate

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de levantar algo a una posición más alta o de aumentar su nivel o estatus.

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.

   elevar físicamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosboostheavehoistliftraiseupliftupraise

   Antónimosdepressdescenddroplower

2. Improve status or rankB2formal

   To promote someone to a higher rank or position.

   Ascender a un cargo superior

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadvanceaggrandizedignifyennobleexaltpromoteraiseupgrade

   Antónimosdegradedemotedowngradelowerreduce

3. Improve quality or levelB2formal

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

   elevar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadvanceboostenhanceimproveraiserefineupgradeuplift

   Antónimosdebasedegradedemotediminishlowerreduce