elevated

/หˆษ›lษ™veษชtษชd/

IPA: /EH1 L AH0 V EY0 T IH0 D/

verb
  1. 1

    To raise (something) to a higher position.

    โ€œThe doctor told me elevating my legs would help reduce the swelling.โ€

  2. 2

    To promote (someone) to a higher rank.

    ant:demote
  3. 3

    To confer honor or nobility on (someone).

    โ€œThe traditional worldview elevates man as the pinnacle of creation.โ€

  4. 4

    To make (something or someone) more worthy or of greater value.

    โ€œA talented chef can elevate everyday ingredients into gourmet delights.โ€

  5. 5

    To direct (the mind, thoughts, etc.) toward more worthy things.

  6. 6

    To increase the intensity or degree of (something).

    โ€œSome drugs have the side effect of elevating your blood sugar level.โ€

  7. 7

    To lift the spirits of (someone)

  8. 8

    To intoxicate in a slight degree; to make (someone) tipsy.

  9. 9

    (Latinism) To attempt to make (something) seem less important, remarkable, etc.

noun
  1. 1

    An elevated railway.

adjective
  1. 1

    Raised, particularly above ground level.

  2. 2

    Increased, particularly above a normal level.

    โ€œThe patient presented with elevated blood pressure.โ€

  3. 3

    Of a higher rank or status.

  4. 4

    Running with administration rights granted

    โ€œInstall all the required tools from an elevated console.โ€

  5. 5

    Intoxicated; drunk

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/elevate, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/elevated