ELEVATES Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

elevates

verb

present tense third-person singular of elevate

as in excites

to fill with great joy seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives

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as in lifts

to move from a lower to a higher place or position the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table

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as in promotes

to move higher in rank or position the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal

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as in exalts

to assign a high status or value to a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues

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Recent Examples of elevates That production is the wrinkle that elevates Seventhirty’s lyrics from modern dating podcast material to pure melodrama. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026 Alongside the mainline collection, a premium NY block pack elevates an archival jogging suit from the ‘80s for the contemporary moment. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 This budding storm isn’t expected to become super powerful, but its proximity to the coast elevates its wind threat. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 Moonbug executives know that this will be a pivotal moment for the franchise, one that elevates it in a way that nothing has before. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026 An extraordinary collection of art further elevates the home’s atmosphere and narrative. — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026 This is where the dialog elevates beyond simple productivity. — Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 The idea that posits that a little bit of red in a room elevates otherwise boring compositions with an unexpected jolt of energy. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026 Inextricable to Long’s art, though, is a self-awareness and acerbic wit that elevates the narrative and reminds us that humor is integral to survival, too. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

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What excites me about Shanghai is how Chinese designers are combining experimentation, craftsmanship and their own cultural references with a contemporary, international vision.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
What excites you the most about the Caribbean music scene right now?

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of excites

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The win got Frosinone back on track after a 3-0 loss to Napoli last weekend and lifts it into fifth place in the Serie A table.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Victory lifts Shakhtar to 11th in the early league-phase table, behind Bayern Munich on goal difference and ahead of both Manchester City and Manchester United.

— Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of lifts

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Massaging it into the scalp promotes growth (stimulating blood flow to the area is how the magic happens), while applying it through the lengths reduces breakage and smoothes each strand for a silky, frizz-free finish.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026
Dietary fiber helps add bulk to stool and promotes regular bowel movements.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of promotes

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At a time when our right to protest is under siege, this sci-fi yarn exalts the way an individual’s conviction can plant seeds of change, leading to a stronger sense of community.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Boyes, too, exalts the elephants like a man possessed.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026

Definition of exalts

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But there is no doubt in my mind that the musical ennobles the previously more limited material, which is not often the case when Hollywood movies are scored and sung.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
The book’s post-apocalyptic setting ennobles its meditations on selfhood and finitude; the narrator’s search for perpetuity is lent an unshakable gravity by her circumstances.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

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