elevate
verb (used with object)
to move or raise to a higher place or position; lift up.
are elevating
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present progressiveof elevate.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Some are reinventing the distinctly American fare with international flavors, while others are elevating it—sometimes quite literally—to a fine-dining level, with prices to match.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
"You are elevating things that I would interpret as good for you, and you're recovering very quickly".
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
"We are elevating our relationship to a Major Defense Cooperation Partnership, in recognition of the strength and potential of our bilateral defense ties," Hegseth said in a statement on X.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
Bartenders are elevating these drinks with high-quality ingredients, local fruits, and refined technique.
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2025
There is no obtrusive piety, no patronizing air, nothing to offend the pride of the poor man who values his self-esteem, yet all the influences of the place are elevating.
From The Lure of the Camera by Charles S. Olcott
