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Definition elevate in British English

elevate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈeləveɪt/
1

to improve the status or importance of someone or something

Example

We need to work together to elevate the position of women in society.

Example

The brilliant script elevates the film to the status of a classic.

Synonyms and related words
acquire ascent bankrupt
1.1

to give someone a more important job or position

Example

The President elevated him to the chairmanship of the council.

Synonyms and related words
advancement aggrandise aggrandisement
1.2

to improve something, especially your mind or feelings

Example

music that elevates the spirit

Synonyms and related words
improve enhance remedy
2

to increase the level of something

Example

Hormone treatment was shown to elevate cancer risk.

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increase go up add to
3

to raise something to a higher physical position

Example

We are looking at elevating homes that have been devastated by this flood.

Synonyms and related words
lift raise rise
Definition elevate in British English