elevate
Pronunciation:
/ˈɛləveɪt/verb
Definitions
To raise (something) to a higher position.
Example: The doctor told me elevating my legs would help reduce the swelling.
Synonyms:liftraiseAntonyms:droplowerTo promote (someone) to a higher rank.
Synonyms:exaltpromoteAntonyms:demoteTo confer honor or nobility on (someone).
Example: The traditional worldview elevates man as the pinnacle of creation.
Synonyms:ennobleexalthonorTo make (something or someone) more worthy or of greater value.
Example: A talented chef can elevate everyday ingredients into gourmet delights.
adjective
Definitions
Elevated; raised aloft.