Elevate

Pronunciation: /ˈɛləˌveɪt/

Definitions of elevate

verb to raise or lift something to a higher position or level; to improve or enhance something

Example Sentences

A1 I need to elevate my computer screen so it's at eye level.

A2 Regular exercise can help elevate your mood and reduce stress.

B1 The new manager's goal is to elevate the company's reputation in the industry.

B2 The artist's unique style has helped elevate her to international fame.

C1 The CEO implemented a new strategy to elevate the company's profits.

C2 The groundbreaking research has the potential to elevate our understanding of the universe.

Examples of elevate in a Sentence

formal The new marketing strategy aims to elevate the company's brand image.

informal Adding some new features will really elevate this app to the next level.

slang Let's elevate our game and show them what we're made of.

figurative Music has the power to elevate our spirits and transport us to another world.

Grammatical Forms of elevate

• past tense: elevated
• plural: elevates
• comparative: more elevated
• superlative: most elevated
• present tense: elevates
• future tense: will elevate
• perfect tense: has elevated
• continuous tense: is elevating
• singular: elevator
• positive degree: elevate
• infinitive: to elevate
• gerund: elevating
• participle: elevating

Origin and Evolution of elevate

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'elevate' originated from the Latin word 'elevatus', which means 'to lift up or raise'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'elevate' has retained its original meaning of lifting up or raising, but it has also come to be used in a metaphorical sense to indicate raising someone's status or importance.