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 This role elevates governance from a bureaucratic afterthought to a core design principle, treating traceability, explainability and data integrity as first-class concerns alongside delivery speed. — Andrew Sales, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Using peak-season tomatoes and peaches elevates low-effort salad from delicious to sublime. — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026 The Nebula Capsule 3 projector elevates your movie nights with native 1080p Full HD resolution and 200 ANSI Lumens brightness. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 The plan includes menu innovation that elevates taste and quality, listening to how consumers interact with brands, and a new restaurant design. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 Some believe its energy not only elevates the spirit but also illuminates the thinning veil between worlds, making the Queen Mary an especially meaningful place to gather during these lunar celebrations. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 There’s something about a pointed-toe flat that instantly elevates an outfit. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026 Soul Food & Culture elevates the sandwich with their secret spice blend that gives the catfish a savory flavor. — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 26 July 2026 And the host is surprisingly game to poke fun at his own prickly Hollywood reputation, lending the entire hour-long episode a kind of comedy synergy that elevates it above the usual collection of reference jokes. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026

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Let collaboration add warmth, clarity, and momentum to what excites you.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Adding Deebo Samuel back into the mix as a kick returner also excites Boyer.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of excites

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Sami, 22, is a successful model on OnlyFans and promotes her content online, while Lola, 21, is outspoken about Jesus and her faith on social media.

— Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Basic science, including theoretic work, was absolutely essential to the A-bomb project and will be so for quantum computing, fusion (which the report promotes), and next-generation fission.

— Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 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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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
The Fitzgerald settlement ennobles neither side.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025

Definition of ennobles

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Tartine is fittingly tucked inside a former funeral home chapel, where breakfast delights such as golden pastries, fresh breads and fruity jams are heaven on Earth.

— Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The recipe continues to be the creative constant for a cake that still delights guests 90 years on.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

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