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elevate

[el-uh-veyt, el-uh-veyt, -vit] / ˈɛl əˌveɪt, ˈɛl əˌveɪt, -vɪt /
VERB
lift up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
heighten raise uplift
STRONG
erect hoist levitate poise pump pyramid ramp rear tilt uphold upraise
WEAK
fetch up hike up jack up put up shoot up stilt take up
Antonyms
STRONG
drop fall
WEAK
condemn decrease demote denounce deprecate depress disdain disgrace distress lessen lower push down shame spurn trouble upset
VERB
promote; augment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appoint boost build up enhance heighten intensify prefer upgrade
STRONG
advance aggrandize dignify ennoble exalt further glorify honor increase magnify skip swell
WEAK
put up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decrease lower reject weaken
STRONG
belittle castigate condemn criticize debase degrade denounce diminish disgrace halt humiliate shame stop
WEAK
demote deprecate depress disdain distress drop lessen push down spurn trouble upset
VERB
raise spirits
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boost excite inspire refine uplift
STRONG
animate brighten cheer elate exhilarate glorify hearten rouse sublimate
WEAK
bring up buoy up lift up perk up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourage
STRONG
bring down depress dishearten dull upset
WEAK
condemn decrease demote denounce deprecate disdain disgrace distress drop lessen lower push down shame spurn trouble

Example Sentences

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“The word is, ‘elevate’ for us, and that’s all we’ve been trying to do, is elevate our play on both ends,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

They think the lack of clarity on how long the Iran conflict will elevate jet fuel costs and supply is the key source of both risk and opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“We have plans to bring things back, elevate things,” she said of the show.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

But despite her talent and growing collection of titles, Dubois still lacks the marquee victory that could elevate her profile.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

He made no move to elevate himself, indicating that he meant no threat.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

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