elevate
8 synonyms and 5 antonyms for elevate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To physically raise something to a higher position.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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get up
bring up
kick upstairs
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To physically raise something to a higher position.
“The doctor told him to elevate his leg to reduce the swelling.”
Opposites
How to use elevate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
elevate your leg
elevate someone to a position
elevate the mood
Etymology
From Latin ēlevō ("to raise up"), from ē- ("out") plus levō ("to lighten, lift"), related to "levity" and "lever."
Full origin of elevate →Frequently asked questions
What does “elevate” mean?
The word “elevate” means to physically raise something to a higher position. In plain terms, to lift something up physically, or to raise someone or something in status, quality, or intensity.
How do you pronounce “elevate”?
“Elevate” is pronounced EH-luh-vayt (/ˈɛləveɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “elevate” in a sentence?
Here is “elevate” used in a sentence: “The doctor told him to elevate his leg to reduce the swelling.”
What part of speech is “elevate”?
“Elevate” is a verb.
Where does the word “elevate” come from?
The word “elevate” comes from Latin. From Latin ēlevō ("to raise up"), from ē- ("out") plus levō ("to lighten, lift"), related to "levity" and "lever.".
Is “elevate” a common word?
“Elevate” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “elevate” have?
“Elevate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to physically raise something to a higher position.
