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as in excites
to fill with great joy
seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
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as in lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table
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as in promotes
to move higher in rank or position
the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal
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as in exalts
to assign a high status or value to
a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues
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Recent Examples of elevates
Crutchfield wanted the job, but… Who elevates the coach who worked for the guy who just got fired?
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Cj Moore, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Encouraging employees to explore new ideas, take thoughtful risks, and reflect on their experiences unlocks potential that elevates both individuals and organizations.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Their discipline, focus, and drive can rub off on you, creating a ripple effect that elevates your own performance.
—Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The one shoe that elevates any outfit—anytime.
—Amazon, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Ideal for gamers seeking clarity and immersive surround sound, its USB sound card with THX Spatial Audio elevates the experience.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
This strategic investment elevates Samsung’s stake in the company to 35 percent, securing its position as the largest shareholder.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
True partner marketing requires unique positioning that elevates the partnership to more than the sum of its parts.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Why Year-End Feedback Matters The end of the year is a natural time for reflection, but feedback elevates that reflection into actionable growth.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Cj Moore, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Encouraging employees to explore new ideas, take thoughtful risks, and reflect on their experiences unlocks potential that elevates both individuals and organizations.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Their discipline, focus, and drive can rub off on you, creating a ripple effect that elevates your own performance.
—Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The one shoe that elevates any outfit—anytime.
—Amazon, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Ideal for gamers seeking clarity and immersive surround sound, its USB sound card with THX Spatial Audio elevates the experience.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
This strategic investment elevates Samsung’s stake in the company to 35 percent, securing its position as the largest shareholder.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
True partner marketing requires unique positioning that elevates the partnership to more than the sum of its parts.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Why Year-End Feedback Matters The end of the year is a natural time for reflection, but feedback elevates that reflection into actionable growth.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevates
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Back to the present, what excites you most about creating nail art?Sarah Y. Wu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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What excites others is not what excites you.George Bradt, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Their latest, limited-edition scent is called Sanctuary and lifts inspiration from Palo Santo, a small town along the pacific coast of Mexico.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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One officer is seen using a shoe to strike Brooks in the stomach as another lifts him up by his neck and drops him back on the table.Landon Mion, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
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That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Intel also promotes a vast ecosystem of more than 200 independent software vendors developing commercial applications and services tailored to its platform.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
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Yet the possibility of preemptively pardoning people who have not been charged of any crimes raises a host of legal concerns that could sway Biden not to take action.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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But the study demonstrates how competition raises the stakes of getting lucky early in life, says Robin Snyder, a theoretical ecologist at Case Western Reserve University who wasn't involved in the research.Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
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Technology heightens customer experiences, improving transaction times, personalization, inventory costs, and reputation.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The state’s role as a gateway state with its ports heightens the risk of a foreign threat.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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New York just saw the successful passage of a ballot initiative which enshrines anti-discrimination protections for various people—including transgender community members—into the state constitution.Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 14 Dec. 2024
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Kennedy’s nomination validates and enshrines public mistrust of government health programs, said Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.Arthur Allen, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Venus in Aquarius is energizing your ninth house of exploration and higher learning, while Jupiter magnifies your charisma and confidence amidst transiting your sign.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Balancing power amid competing external interests magnifies Turkey’s dilemma.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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