elevate
EH-luh-vayt
Elevate (verb) means to physically raise something to a higher position. Example: “The doctor told him to elevate his leg to reduce the swelling.”
verb
1
To physically raise something to a higher position.
"The doctor told him to elevate his leg to reduce the swelling."
"A hydraulic lift elevated the car so the mechanic could work underneath."
2
To raise someone's rank, status, or the quality of something.
"The promotion elevated her to head of the department."
"A splash of saffron can elevate a simple rice dish."
How to use elevate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo lift something up physically, or to raise someone or something in status, quality, or intensity.
Common pairings
elevate your leg
elevate someone to a position
elevate the mood
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- elevates
- Past tense
- elevated
- Comparative
- more elevate
- Superlative
- most elevate
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Etymology
From Latin ēlevō ("to raise up"), from ē- ("out") plus levō ("to lighten, lift"), related to "levity" and "lever."
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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.
