elevate

5 definitions • 7 examples

to raise something or lift something up:

The platform was elevated by means of hydraulic legs.

to make someone or something more important or to improve something:

They want to elevate the status of teachers.

These factors helped to elevate the town to the position of one of the most beautiful in the country.

to be given a higher rank or social position:

He has been elevated to deputy manager.

to give someone a higher or more important position:

He was elevated to the chairmanship of the House Armed Services Committee.

They hoped to elevate the position of women in society.

to raise or lift up:

She wore high heels that elevated her a few inches above 5 feet.