elevate
word
Definition
To lift something to a higher position, or to improve something such as mood, status, or quality.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or academic. Common collocations: 'elevate one's mood', 'elevate status', 'elevate awareness'. Often used figuratively for improvement rather than literal physical lifting. Do not confuse with 'escalate' (means intensify or worsen).
Spanish: elevar - aumentar (nivel/estatus)Portuguese (BR): elevar - aumentar (nível/status)Portuguese (PT): elevar - aumentar (nível/estatuto)Chinese (Simplified): 提升 - 升高Chinese (Traditional): 提升 - 升高Hindi: ऊंचा करना - बढ़ाना (स्तर/स्थिति)Arabic: رفع - زيادة (مستوى/مكانة)Bengali: উঁচু করা - উন্নত করাRussian: поднять - повысить - возвыситьJapanese: 高める - 上げるVietnamese: nâng cao - nâng lênKorean: 높이다 - 올리다Turkish: yükseltmek - artırmakUrdu: بلند کرنا - بہتر بناناIndonesian: meningkatkan - mengangkat
Example Sentences
Please elevate your leg to reduce swelling.
basic
Music can elevate your mood.
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This program aims to elevate education standards.
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Hard work can really elevate your position in the company.
natural
We hope this event will elevate awareness about climate change.
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A little praise can elevate someone's day.
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