Elevate
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Elevate [el-uh-veyt]

VERB, ADVERB

Verb

  • To move to a higher position.
  • To raise to a higher intellectual level.
  • To raise the spirits.
  • To move higher in rank.

Adjective

  • Raised or Elevated.
Example

"His standard has elevated after he earned money."

"The Minister of State has been elevated to the Cabinet Ministry."

Synonyms

Heighten, Raise, Lift, erect, Hoist, Levitate, Poise, Appoint, Boost, Build up, Enhance, Intensify, Prefer, Upgrade, Inspire, Refine, Elate, Cheer, Exhilarate

Antonyms

Drop, Fall, Condemn, Decrease, Demote, Denounce, Deprecate, Depress, Disdain, Disgrace, Distress, Lessen, Castigate, Criticize, Debase, Shame, Stop, Spurn, Trouble, Dishearte, Dull, Upset, Condemn