elevate
verb (used with object)
to move or raise to a higher place or position; lift up.
elevates
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present tense formof elevate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"You notice the work done on textures and lighting" that really "elevates the original material", he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
So often are these charges true that it can feel shocking when we encounter conceptual work that truly lands, that elevates its subject matter in a way that makes it deeply resonant without preaching.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
By making intentional decisions aligned with your goals and values, leading an active social life and contributing to a cause that elevates your spirit, you’re bound to feel more happy and fulfilled.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
"It's a very common strategy for brands to use. It elevates the desirability," she says.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
She values my success in school, but only because it elevates her social status.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
