elevate
UK: ˈel.ɪ.veɪt | US: ˈel.ə.veɪt
vt. to raise or lift something to a higher position
vt. to improve someone's status, mood, or intellectual level
vt. (biology) to increase the activity of a bodily function
The word "elevate" originates from Latin elevare, combining e- (a variant of ex-, meaning "out" or "up") and levare ("to lighten, raise," from levis "light" in weight). The root lev reflects the idea of lifting or reducing burden, evolving into English to signify physical, social, or metaphorical uplifting. The suffix -ate marks it as a verb. Over time, "elevate" expanded from literal lifting (e.g., elevating a platform) to abstract uses (e.g., elevating one's mind).
The crane was used to elevate the heavy beams to the top floor.
Her inspiring speech elevated the team's morale.
Regular exercise can elevate your heart rate temporarily.
The promotion elevated him to a leadership position.
The artist aimed to elevate everyday objects into works of art.