LEARNit Dictionary
elevate
verb
/ˈelɪveɪt/
UK
/ˈelɪveɪt/
US
C1+
OPAL
1
C1+
to give somebody/something a higher position or rank, often more important than they deserve
ارتقاء دادن, بالا بردن
synonym
raise
,
promote
2
C1+
to lift something up or put something in a higher position
بالا بردن, بلند کردن
It is important that the injured leg should be elevated.
3
to make the level of something increase
بالا بردن, افزایش دادن, ارتقا دادن
Smoking often elevates blood pressure.
4
to improve a person’s mood, so that they feel happy
بهبود دادن حال, شاد کردن, ارتقاء دادن روحیه, بهبود خلق
The song never failed to elevate his spirits.