elevate
Boost in rank
Elevate means to raise something higher—physically or figuratively.
A platform elevates speakers above the crowd.
To elevate someone is to promote them: She was elevated to partner.
Elevated language or style is formal and refined.
An elevated heart rate is higher than normal.
The word often suggests improvement or enhancement: Good design elevates the ordinary.
Raise in rank
- advanceMove or progress forward
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- exaltPraise with great intensity
- ennobleConfer dignity upon
dignify · aggrandize · uplift · rank · position · prestige · stature · standing
Praise with great intensity
- extolPraise with enthusiasm
- glorifyPraise to excess
- laudTo voice high esteem
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
celebrate · venerate · revere · honor · commend · hail · eulogize · applaud
Mechanism for vertical transport
- raiseLift or increase
- hoistRaise with tackle
- upraiseTo lift upward
- upholdMaintain or confirm officially
crane · heave · boost · uplift · ascend · climb · mount · soar
Increase in degree
- amplifyIncrease in strength
- boostUpward push or increase
- magnifyIncrease perceived size
- intensifyIncrease in degree
increase · escalate · deepen · strengthen · accentuate · reinforce · sharpen · enhance
promote
Raise in rank
ennoble · dignify · aggrandize · uplift · rank · position · prestige · stature · standing · nobility
exalt
Praise with great intensity
acclaim · celebrate · venerate · revere · honor · commend · hail · eulogize · applaud · tribute
lift
Mechanism for vertical transport
uphold · crane · heave · boost · uplift · ascend · climb · mount · soar · rise
heighten
Increase in degree
intensify · increase · escalate · deepen · strengthen · accentuate · reinforce · sharpen · enhance · enrich
enhance
Increase in quality
improve · optimize · augment · better · polish · perfect · ameliorate · cultivate · develop · strengthen
uplift
Raise emotionally or physically
hearten · encourage · invigorate · elate · energize · spirit · morale · optimism · hope · joy
elevatedepress
Lower or sadden
demoralize · dishearten · dispirit · discourage · sadden
- grain elevatorsTall crop storage structures
- freight elevatorsVertical cargo transport systems
- elevator shaftVertical enclosure for lifts
- elevator musicInoffensive ambient background audio
- elevator pitchBrief persuasive summary
- elevator doors
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