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 Beni Rugs’ founders Robert Wright and Tiberio Lobo-Navia decided to integrate this into their latest collection, Chelsea, which elevates their product to true, slow luxury status. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 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 Katie Holmes and Gigi Hadid have spent the last several falls in the easy shoe that elevates wardrobe basics, and this season is no different. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026 Those themes may not dominate her lyrical approach, but their presence provides a headier energy that grounds the album and elevates it a few steps above merely a consistent Afropop LP. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

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The actor told Fox News Digital what still excites him about his character, Dwight Manfredi.

— Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
What excites me is that Meta is no longer just an advertising play.

— Stephanie Link, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

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Mega Live events, which app users can register for in advance, are often 12 hours long, and Kelly said that 24-hour Lives can produce five times the GMV of a 12-hour Live, as the algorithm promotes a stream more dedicatedly the longer it’s been on.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Homeland Security devoted $20 million to the campaign, which critics say promotes Trump’s political message rather than helping the public access government services.

— Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 12 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

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Ohio polling raises questions Advertisement As polling consistently shows an advantage for Acton, Republicans are increasingly arguing that the polls may be wrong by just enough to give Ramaswamy the win.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
The biggest names in movies, music, fashion and beyond pulled out their sartorial best for the annual fundraiser that celebrates cinematic achievement and raises money for the museum.

— Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2026

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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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