Elevate: meaning, definitions and examples

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elevate

 

[ ˈɛlɪˌveɪt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a professional setting

To promote to a higher rank or position. To raise to a more important or impressive level.

Synonyms

advance, boost, promote, upgrade

Examples of usage

  • He was elevated to the position of CEO after years of hard work.
  • The new project has elevated the company's reputation in the industry.
Context #2 | Verb

in a spiritual or emotional sense

To lift someone's spirits or mood. To make someone feel uplifted or inspired.

Synonyms

cheer, encourage, inspire, uplift

Examples of usage

  • The beautiful music elevated his soul and brought him peace.
  • Her kind words elevated the morale of the team.
Context #3 | Noun

in a physical sense

A platform or structure used for raising people or goods to a higher level.

Synonyms

hoist, lift, platform, raise

Examples of usage

  • The elevator took us to the top floor of the building.
  • She stood on the elevate to reach the high shelf.

Translations

Translations of the word "elevate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 elevar

🇮🇳 उठाना

🇩🇪 erheben

🇮🇩 mengangkat

🇺🇦 піднімати

🇵🇱 podnosić

🇯🇵 高める (takameru)

🇫🇷 élever

🇪🇸 elevar

🇹🇷 yükseltmek

🇰🇷 올리다 (ollida)

🇸🇦 رفع (rafaa)

🇨🇿 zvednout

🇸🇰 zdvihnúť

🇨🇳 提升 (tíshēng)

🇸🇮 dvigniti

🇮🇸 lyfta

🇰🇿 көтеру

🇬🇪 აზიდვა (azidva)

🇦🇿 qaldırmaq

🇲🇽 elevar

Etymology

The word 'elevate' has Latin origins, derived from the word 'elevatus' which means 'raised up'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century. The concept of elevation, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, has been a central theme in human experience and language for centuries. From the idea of elevating structures to the symbolic elevation of the soul, 'elevate' captures the essence of upward movement and improvement.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,860, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.