el·e·vate
ˈe-lə-ˌvāt 
elevated; elevating
1
: to lift up or make higher : raise
elevate a patient's leg
exercises that elevate the heart rate
2
: to raise in rank or status
was elevated to chairman
3
: to improve morally, intellectually, or culturally
great books that both entertain and elevate their readers
4
: to raise the spirits of : elate
el·e·vate
ˈe-lə-ˌvāt
-vət
archaic
: elevated
Examples of elevate in a Sentence
Verb
exercises that elevate the heart rate
seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Conceived with a day-to-night approach, the collection was elevated with asymmetric drapery, fringes and sequined appliqués, all enhanced by an earthy color palette with pink and purple touches.
—WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Mar. 2023
There are fewer opportunities for defensive linemen to see the field given how college football is played these days, and rushing the passer helps players get elevate.
—Michael Casagrande | [email protected], al, 28 Aug. 2021
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Verb
No matter what treatments or styles lie in store for your hair, the experience will be elevated by the subtly wafting aroma of their smolderingly exquisite fragrance.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Conceived with a day-to-night approach, the collection was elevated with asymmetric drapery, fringes and sequined appliqués, all enhanced by an earthy color palette with pink and purple touches.
—WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The earnest lyrics get elevate by rippling guitars, shining production and the duo’s smooth harmonies.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Mar. 2023
There are fewer opportunities for defensive linemen to see the field given how college football is played these days, and rushing the passer helps players get elevate.
—Michael Casagrande | [email protected], al, 28 Aug. 2021
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“Elevate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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