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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“The latest advancements in AI are elevating cybersecurity to the top of the CIO priority list,” CEO Nikesh Arora said in a statement.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
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 the highest level, a comprehensive strategic partnership," Costa said at a press briefing.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
"Other arts besides music are elevating and inspiring."
From Slips of Speech : a Helpful Book for Everyone Who Aspires to Correct the Everyday Errors of Speaking by John Hendricks Bechtel
