American English pronunciation

How to pronounce elevates

IPA transcription: ['ɛlə,veɪts]

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Verb

  • raise from a lower to a higher position

    “Raise your hands”

    “Lift a load”

  • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

    “John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired”

    “Women tend not to advance in the major law firms”

    “I got promoted after many years of hard work”

  • raise in rank or condition

    “The new law lifted many people from poverty”