elevate
verb (used with object)
to move or raise to a higher place or position; lift up.
has elevated
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present perfectof elevate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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His doctor told him earlier this spring he could benefit from Zepbound because he was about 25 to 35 pounds overweight and has elevated blood sugar that puts him at risk of diabetes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
He and Lindsay said the studio has elevated their show by switching up their workflow and increasing in-person work.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
AI has enhanced the speed, scale and sophistication of cyberattacks, and Mythos has elevated these dangers further.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 18, 2026
"Audience behaviour has matured, streaming platforms have broadened horizons and regional cinema has elevated creative standards," says Bhatt.
From Barron's ● Dec. 22, 2025
An Englishwoman, in the kitchen establishment, has just performed a feat that has elevated her into a heroine in the eyes of the rest of the servants.
From The Idler in France by Marguerite, Countess of Blessington
