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    Élevait (en. Raised)

    [eləvɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To raise something or someone.
    He raised his children with a lot of love.
    Il élevait ses enfants avec beaucoup d'amour.
    To develop an idea, creativity, or a project.
    She elevated her art to an exceptional level.
    Elle élevait son art à un niveau exceptionnel.
    To take care of and nourish an animal.
    He raised horses on his farm.
    Il élevait des chevaux dans sa ferme.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'élever' derived from the Latin 'elevare', which means 'to lift' or 'to raise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    raising the debate
    To bring a discussion to a more serious or meaningful level.
    élever le débat
    to be elevated to the rank of
    To be promoted or recognized to a new status or category.
    être élevé au rang de
    raising one's voice
    To speak louder, often to express an emotion.
    élever la voix

    Related Words

    elevation
    Action of rising.
    élévation
    breeding
    Practice of feeding and caring for animals.
    élevage
    elevated
    Having a high level or great importance.
    élevé

    Slang Meanings

    Elevating someone to another level of consciousness.
    This experience elevated his way of thinking.
    Cette expérience a élevé sa manière de penser.
    To boost or push to excel.
    He rose thanks to the encouragement of his friends.
    Il s'est élevé grâce aux encouragements de ses amis.