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View definitions for elevate

elevate

verb as in lift up

verb as in promote; augment

verb as in raise spirits

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It needs to voice and elevate an idea of democratic citizenship strong enough to block the growth of money in politics.

“Suddenly there was a trend to elevate comfort food,” continues Hanna-Korpi.

Some research suggests use can elevate the risk of psychosis in people already at risk.

It was one of the very few realms in India to elevate a woman to the throne.

We should educate people about what business does in its core activity to elevate people out of poverty.

The gunner's seat moved with the carriage, from which he could elevate or depress the muzzle by a lever.

The highest themes which can elevate or engross the mind of man claimed her profound and delighted reveries.

This slight acquaintance with the nobility of France did not, however, elevate them in her esteem.

Shakespeare, Sheridan, Bulwer,—but I cannot go through the list of fine dramatic writers whose works elevate the mind and taste.

There is a subsidised theatre at Lisbon, but it does little to elevate the dramatic art elsewhere.

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On this page you'll find 181 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to elevate, such as: heighten, raise, uplift, erect, hoist, and levitate.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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