elevates
|el/ev/ates|
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/ˈɛl.ə.veɪts/
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/ˈel.ɪ.veɪts/
(elevate)
higher position or status
Etymology
'elevate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'elevare,' where 'e-' (a variant of 'ex-') meant 'out' and 'levare' meant 'to raise' (from 'levis' meaning 'light').
'elevate' changed from the Latin word 'elevare' into Old French 'elever' and entered Middle English (forms such as 'eleven'/'eleven' variants), eventually becoming the modern English 'elevate'.
Initially, it meant 'to lift or raise (physically)', but over time it evolved to include 'raise morally/intellectually' and 'increase (levels, status)'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
third-person singular present of 'elevate': to lift or move something to a higher physical position.
She elevates the sculpture onto a pedestal during the exhibition.
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Verb 2
to raise something to a higher moral, intellectual, or cultural level; to improve or ennoble.
His speech elevates public discussion by focusing on long-term solutions.
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Verb 3
to increase the level, amount, or intensity of something (e.g., pressure, status, mood).
Certain foods elevates blood sugar levels in sensitive individuals.
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Last updated: 2025/10/02 20:35