SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
elevate
verb
To raise something in position, status, quality, or level.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Raise in level or standing
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Usage distinction
Return to topPromote concerns position or rank; enhance raises quality rather than physical height.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See elevate in use
The careful comparison helped elevate the discussion beyond personal preference.
The trainee used larger labels to enhance the readability of the display without crowding the shelf edges. Better lighting helped elevate its overall quality by making the illustrations and category names easier to see.
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