elevating
ˈɛləˌveɪtɪŋ
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Definition of elevating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
upliftingmaking someone feel happier or more hopeful
  • The elevating speech inspired everyone at the event.
encouraging inspiring uplifting
2.
liftingraising something to a higher level or position
  • The elevating platform moved the workers to the top floor.
boosting lifting raising
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Origin of elevating

Latin, elevare (to raise)

Terms with elevating included in their meaning

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dining
seat elevating child to table height
bathroom
small stool for elevating feet while using the toilet
site machinery
raised work deck for elevating workers and gear above ground
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acr: elevating work platform
machine that lifts people or things up high
elevating spiritual
elevating to a higher spiritual level
improving
elevating to a higher state
elevating
in the process of being elevated or lifted

Examples of elevating in a sentence

  • The book's elevating message resonated with many readers.
  • The elevating speech inspired everyone.
  • The elevating experience changed his perspective.

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  1. French:élevant, élévateur, ...
  2. German:aufbauend, hebend, ...
  3. Italian:elevante, sollevante, ...
  4. Spanish:alentador, ascendente, ...
  5. Portuguese:inspirador, levantador, ...
  6. Chinese:振奋人心的, 提升的, ...
  7. Japanese:高揚させる, 昇降する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُلْهِم, رافِع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְרוֹמֵם, מַעֲלֶה, ...
  10. Russian:вдохновляющий, возвышающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:піднесений, підйомний, ...
  12. Hindi:उत्साहवर्धक, उठाने वाला, ...
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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