elevated

• Décrit quelque chose qui est relevé en niveau, en rang ou en qualité ; souvent utilisé pour qualifier un langage, des pensées ou des positions raffinés ou formels.

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.

   élevé en position

   • 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.

   Synonymesalofthighliftedraiseduplifted

   Antonymesdepressedlowloweredsunken

2. Increased in amount or levelB2formal

   Higher than normal in quantity, degree, or intensity.

   élevé (en quantité ou en niveau)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaugmentedhighincreasedinflatedraised

   Antonymesdecreaseddiminishedlowloweredreduced

3. High in rank or statusB2formal

   Having a high social, professional, or moral position.

   élevé (rang, statut)

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

   Synonymesaugustdistinguishedeminentexaltedhigh-rankingloftynobleprestigious

   Antonymesbasehumbleinferiorlowly

• Nom désignant une voie ferrée (souvent urbaine) surélevée, généralement électrifiée, dont les rails sont posés sur une structure élevée au-dessus du niveau de la rue.

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.

   Chemin de fer aérien

   • 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.

   Synonymeselevated railwayloverhead railway

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de soulever quelque chose vers une position plus haute ou d'augmenter son niveau ou son statut.

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.

   Élever physiquement

   • 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.

   Synonymesboostheavehoistliftraiseupliftupraise

   Antonymesdepressdescenddroplower

2. Improve status or rankB2formal

   To promote someone to a higher rank or position.

   élever en grade

   • 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.

   Synonymesadvanceaggrandizedignifyennobleexaltpromoteraiseupgrade

   Antonymesdegradedemotedowngradelowerreduce

3. Improve quality or levelB2formal

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

   élever (améliorer la qualité ou le niveau)

   • 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.

   Synonymesadvanceboostenhanceimproveraiserefineupgradeuplift

   Antonymesdebasedegradedemotediminishlowerreduce