elevate

BrE /ˈelɪveɪt/ AmE /ˈelɪveɪt/

verb en → es

past elevated pp elevated ing elevating

1 RAISE/UP [transitive] B2

to raise something to a higher position or level

elevar, poner en alto

  • elevate somebody/something

Collocations elevate the status of something · elevate a person's position

  • The company has elevated its profile in recent years.

    La empresa ha elevado su perfil en los últimos años.

2 IMPROVE/ENHANCE [transitive] B2

to improve or enhance something, especially to a higher standard

mejorar, elevar

  • elevate somebody/something

Collocations elevate the quality of something · elevate one's standards

  • The new regulations aim to elevate safety standards.

    Las nuevas regulaciones buscan elevar los estándares de seguridad.

1 LIFT/RAISE [transitive] B2

to lift or raise something, often to a higher position

levantar, elevar

  • elevate somebody/something

Collocations elevate the spirits of someone · elevate one's mood

  • The music elevated everyone's spirits.

    La música levantó el ánimo de todos.