Word Finder - elevate

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To raise (something) to a higher position.

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The doctor told me elevating my legs would help reduce the swelling.

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• lift
• raise

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To promote (someone) to a higher rank.

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• exalt
• promote

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To confer honor or nobility on (someone).

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The traditional worldview elevates man as the pinnacle of creation.

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• ennoble
• exalt
• honor

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

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A talented chef can elevate everyday ingredients into gourmet delights.

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

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To increase the intensity or degree of (something).

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Some drugs have the side effect of elevating your blood sugar level.

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• increase
• raise

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To lift the spirits of (someone)

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• cheer up
• elate

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

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

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• detract
• disparage
• lessen

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Elevated; raised aloft.

It made her heartbeat elevate, her body sweat.

Elevate the rear, wasn't it?

This was the first serious effort made in the United States to elevate secondary education to the plane on which it belonged.

If the child is conscious, he or she should lie down and elevate the feet.

These foods will only elevate your blood sugar, setting you up for a crash later on.

Her long auburn hair, while looking like a magazine ad, was not enough to elevate her that step above ordinary.

It is also helpful to elevate the injured area above the level of the heart, if at all possible.

When the wings descend they elevate the body, the wings being active and the body passive; when the body descends it contributes to the elevation of the wings,' the body being active and the wings more or less passive.

Excess body fat can also elevate certain chemicals in the blood that cause inflammation.

He must so elevate his Manas that its perception will be clear and all mists created by Maya dispelled.

From experiments made with this model, Penaud calculates that one horse-power would elevate and support 85 lb.

Matthew would abase others in an attempt to elevate himself.

Christian relationship enhancement cruises are designed to balance informative seminars and workshops with fun, wholesome activities that elevate marriage to a new level.

The left foot (if you are a right handed player) is placed on a foot stand to elevate it approximately four to eight inches off the ground.

Forget the plain white sink; companies like Marzi elevate the bathroom sink to a new level.

Psychiatric treatment can help elevate symptoms.

Place the shoulders on the pillow you are using to slightly elevate your head and neck.

Kava helps elevate mood, produces feelings of relaxation, and enhances dreaming.

Elevate your head - You may be able to open your airway by sleeping with your head elevated.

These types of pillows elevate the head to help create a clear passageway so breathing doesn't become obstructed, which can result in snoring.

The perfect food and wine pairing can elevate a meal to another level, and the right wine can make a holiday gathering even more special.

Succinimides (ethosuximide, methsuximide, phensuximide) elevate the seizure threshold and make it harder for a nerve impulse to spread from one nerve to another.

This depth is what gives thin hair a thicker visage - just the shine and dimension is more than enough to elevate fine hair to a whole new level.

Whether your hair is long or short, the simple addition of a fancy accessory, such as a flower or jeweled clip, can instantly elevate the look.

If you're teaching strictly from books, consider using some of the resources mentioned above to elevate your teaching to the next level.

Adjust the straps to elevate your breasts without cutting into your shoulders.

As an added bonus, the Snoogle can be used to elevate your body to a comfortable nursing position once your bundle of joy has arrived.

Additionally, do not elevate your feet over your head and do not perform movements that require sharp percussive movements such as kicks or jumps.

Elevate feet and legs whenever it is practical to do so.

Little details, like ruched bodies, jeweled necklines, playful prints and mixed fabric blends, can instantly elevate its potential.

Even when worn with something as basic as jeans and flip-flops, the shirt has the power to elevate any ensemble to new heights.

The double rings elevate the candle and provide a bit of interest, and you could jazz it up by placing a large flower head or other pretty object in the center.

Most likely because having an older girl show interest in a younger guy would put him in an enviable position among his friends, not to mention elevate his ego.

Instead, you'll elevate to goddess status if you continue to do your own thing sometimes.

Four high prongs elevate the central stone above the rest of the band and setting, allowing the maximum amount of light to enter the ring and enhance its beauty.

Yet, the average woman doesn't own a closet full of showpiece clothing, so a Fendi bag can really elevate her level of fashion.

The metal will attract more water to your sign which will elevate your element from a weak one to a strong one.

These lesser lives introduce hardships and other opportunities for karmic resolutions that will elevate your soul toward that higher state of being.

The soul is faced with an opportunity to learn a significant life lesson and elevate that soul's position on the astral plane as well as improve the quality of its next life.

Typically, exotic dancer platform shoes feature approximately a two to four inch platform and a heel of six or seven inches, although some will elevate as high as eight inches.

Haunt vintage shops and eBay to find the shoes that will elevate you to dizzying new heights.

Applying the paint to the skin without the benefit of a stencil allows both freedom and control that can elevate this body painting into a true form of art.

You could also try using a series of connected wooden blocks to elevate three or four different cans to different heights.

Cardio workouts are engineered to last for an extended period of time - typically 30 to 60 minutes - and use a wide range of large muscles to elevate an individual's heart rate.

The key is to find an exercise that is enjoyable and easy (so you are more likely to do it more frequently and for longer periods of time), as well as one that uses large muscles that will help elevate the heart rate.

There are many excellent gel compounds that don't elevate you too much (thus making your ankles more prone to injury) yet provide excellent padding.

Elevate your legs to a 45- degree angle and begin a bicycle pedaling motion.

Elevate your legs, for instance, placing your feet on a step and your hands on the floor.

On its own, weightlifting or resistance training will not elevate your heart rate to its target zone easily.

Your strength training will elevate your basal metabolic rate so that your body burns calories more efficiently.