Elevate
/ˈɛlɪveɪt/noun
To raise or lift to a higher position or level.
Did you know?In ancient Roman rituals, elevation meant more than just physical lifting; it was also about spiritually ascending to a higher state of being.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
elevare
“to raise or lift up”
Late Latin
Late Latin
elevatus
“the act of being raised up”
Old French
Old French
elever
“to raise, elevate, or bring up”
Middle English
Middle English
eleven
“to lift up or elevate”
Modern English
English
elevate
“to raise to a higher place or position”