elevate

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия поднятия чего-либо на более высокую позицию или повышения уровня или статуса.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de levantar algo a una posición más alta o de aumentar su nivel o estatus.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de soulever quelque chose vers une position plus haute ou d'augmenter son niveau ou son statut.deVerb, das angibt, dass etwas auf eine höhere Position gebracht oder im Rang, Niveau oder Status angehoben wird.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de levantar algo a uma posição mais alta ou de aumentar o nível ou o status de algo ou alguém.zh动词，指把某物提到更高的位置，或提升某事物的水平、等级或地位。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على رفع شيء إلى موضع أعلى، أو زيادة مستواه أو مكانته.

1. Raise physically B1 formal

   To lift something to a higher position.

   • 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.

   ruПодниматьeselevar físicamentefrÉlever physiquementdeAnhebenptLevantarzh举起arرفع

   Synonymes: boostheavehoistliftraiseupliftupraise

   Antonymes: depressdescenddroplower

2. Improve status or rank B2 formal

   To promote someone to a higher rank or position.

   • 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.

   ruПовыситьesAscender a un cargo superiorfrélever en gradedeBefördernptPromoverzh提升arترقية

   Synonymes: advanceaggrandizedignifyennobleexaltpromoteraiseupgrade

   Antonymes: degradedemotedowngradelowerreduce

3. Improve quality or level B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПовыситьeselevarfrélever (améliorer la qualité ou le niveau)deErhöhenptElevarzh提升arتحسين المستوى

   Synonymes: advanceboostenhanceimproveraiserefineupgradeuplift

   Antonymes: debasedegradedemotediminishlowerreduce

• elevated past participle
• elevated past simple
• elevating present participle
• elevates third person singular