elevated
ˈɛləˌveɪtɪd
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Definition of elevated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physical heightraised above the ground level
  • The house is elevated on stilts.
heightened lifted raised
2.
amount or degreeincreased above a normal level
  • The patient's temperature is elevated.
heightened raised
3.
exaltedof high moral or intellectual value
  • The lecture moved into elevated discussions of philosophy..
lofty noble sublime

Noun

1.
architectureRareraised platform or structureRare
  • The train runs on an elevated to avoid street traffic..
platform podium stage
2.
transportationDatedUSrailway raised above street levelDatedUS
  • The city expanded its elevated to reduce traffic congestion.
flyover overpass viaduct
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Images of elevated

  • elevated: raised platform or structure
    raised platform or structure
  • elevated: railway raised above street level
    railway raised above street level

Expressions with elevated

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a risk or importance in a situation has increased
With the finals approaching, the stakes are elevated.
railway on tracks above street level
The city built an elevated railroad to ease traffic congestion.
higher than usual chance that harm, loss, or trouble may happen
Smokers have an elevated risk of heart disease.
railway with tracks above street level
The city built an elevated railway to ease traffic congestion.

Origin of elevated

Latin, elevare (to raise) + -ed (past participle)

Terms with elevated included in their meaning

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higheradj.
elevation
more elevated in position
landforms
elevated area of land smaller than a mountain
location
in a higher or elevated place
liftedadj.
movement
raised up or elevated from a lower position
fever
body's heat level, especially when elevated
weather
elevated level of heat in the environment
hierarchy
most elevated in position or rank
raisedadj.
elevation
elevated above the surrounding area

Examples of elevated in a sentence

  • They built an elevated walkway for pedestrians.
  • His blood pressure remains elevated.
  • The elevated levels of pollution are concerning.
  • Her speech was filled with elevated thoughts and ideals.
  • The book offers elevated insights into human nature.
  • His elevated spirits were contagious at the party.

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  1. French:surélevé, passerelle, ...
  2. German:erhöht, Hochbahn, ...
  3. Italian:rialzato, sopraelevata, ...
  4. Spanish:elevado, viaducto, ...
  5. Portuguese:elevado, plataforma elevada, ...
  6. Chinese:高架的, 高架, ...
  7. Japanese:高床式の, 高架, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرْتَفِع, مِنَصَّة مُرْتَفِعَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּגְבָּה, מְסִלָּה עִילִית, ...
  10. Russian:возвышенный, эстакада, ...
  11. Ukrainian:піднятий, естакада, ...
  12. Hindi:उठा हुआ, उठा हुआ प्लेटफार्म, ...
elevate
ˈɛləˌveɪt

Definition of elevate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
physical liftingraise to a higher position
  • They elevate the flag during the ceremony..
hoist lift raise
2.
intensityincrease the intensity or degree of something
  • The coach elevated the team's training regimen.
amplify heighten intensify
3.
careerpromote someone to a higher rank
  • She was elevated to the position of manager.
advance promote
4.
valuemake something more worthy or valuable
  • The new design elevated the product's appeal.
enhance promote
5.
emotionlift the spirits of someone
  • The good news elevated her mood.
boost cheer up uplift
6.
technologyTECH.grant a program additional security privilegesTECH.
  • The software was elevated to access system files.
authorize
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Expressions with elevate

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make someone feel happier or more hopeful
Her kind words elevate the spirits after a bad day.

Origin of elevate

Latin, elevare (to raise)

Examples of elevate in a sentence

  • She had to elevate the painting to hang it properly.
  • The speaker elevated the discussion with new insights.
  • Music can elevate your mood instantly.
  • The board decided to elevate him to director.
  • She hopes to elevate her career through further education.
  • Fresh flowers elevate a simple table setting.

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  1. French:hisser, augmenter, ...
  2. German:heben, erhöhen, ...
  3. Italian:elevare, aumentare, ...
  4. Spanish:elevar, intensificar, ...
  5. Portuguese:erguer, aumentar, ...
  6. Chinese:举起, 提高, ...
  7. Japanese:掲げる, 強化する, ...
  8. Arabic:رَفَعَ, زاد, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהָרִים, לְהַגְבִּיר, ...
  10. Russian:поднять, усиливать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підняти, підвищувати, ...
  12. Hindi:ऊपर उठाना, तीव्र करना, ...
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