elevate

(adjective, verb)

adjective

1. (obsolete) Elevated; raised aloft.

verb

1. give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

Similar word(s): advance, promote, raise, upgrade

Definition categories: social, assign, delegate, depute, designate

2. raise from a lower to a higher position

Similar word(s): lift, raise

Definition categories: motion, displace, move

3. raise in rank or condition

Similar word(s): lift, raise

Definition categories: change, alter, modify

Sentences with elevate as a verb:

- to elevate the voice