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elevate — to lift or raise something to a higher position

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to lift or raise something to a higher position

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeləveɪt/

Example Sentences

  • My mom said cleaning my room would elevate my character, but it only elevated my stress level.
  • The new policy aims to elevate workplace satisfaction among employees.
  • Yoga and meditation can elevate your mental well-being significantly.

elevate

VERB

[/ˈeləveɪt/]

to lift or raise something to a higher position

Lifting worker to higher position
💡 Concept

Lifting worker to higher position

An ELEVATOR in motion — elevation in action.
🧠 Mnemonic

An ELEVATOR in motion — elevation in action.

Meditate to elevate, then celebrate!
🎵 Rhyme

Meditate to elevate, then celebrate!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈeləveɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈeləveɪt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixe--
Rootlev
Suffix--ate

Origin

From Latin 'elevatus', the past participle of 'elevare', which combines 'e-' (out) and 'levare' (to lift or raise). The word entered English through Old French.

Breakdown

e- (out) + lev- (lift/raise) + -ate (verb suffix) = elevate

🎵Rhyme

celebrate
delegate
meditate

🔗Collocations

elevate status
elevate mood
elevate standards
elevate blood pressure
elevate temperature
elevate consciousness
elevate performance

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My mom said cleaning my room would elevate my character, but it only elevated my stress level.”

“The new policy aims to elevate workplace satisfaction among employees.”

“Yoga and meditation can elevate your mental well-being significantly.”

😄 Fun example

“He tried to elevate his cooking skills by watching YouTube, but somehow managed to burn water.”

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