ELEVATES Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

elevates

verb

Definition of elevates next

present tense third-person singular of elevate

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 Bernheim elevates wheat to barrel‑proof centerpiece status. —

Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 However, what elevates proceedings from mere political proclamation is Shah’s unyielding focus on his trans characters’ multifaceted experience. —

Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 May 2026 Not only is it adorned with lace, but the top half is made of a subtle mesh texture that instantly elevates your look while adding breathability on hot summer days. —

Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026 The declaration of a PHEIC elevates the attention the issue should receive in the world’s capitals. —

Andrew Joseph, STAT, 17 May 2026 Nguyen’s striking direction in the scenes in which Kristen faces her future in the hospital elevates the maudlin material, especially after Kristen makes the choice to lose a leg in the hopes of snipping the cancer in the bud. —

Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026 Coordinating your curtains with key color accents in your living room enhances and elevates your bold design choices. —

Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026 If the Broncos think Henderson elevates the entire offense, then why not? —

Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025 Brock Nelson’s two-way game elevates the 2C position. —

Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025

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Each song excites with shifting drums and a playground of sonic textures, unwrapping each layer like presents for your ears.

— Kat Bein, SPIN, 21 May 2026
As exhilarating as their comeback was, the emergence of Pages as the Dodgers’ next star excites the back-to-back champs more.

— Katie Woo, New York Times, 20 May 2026