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    Releva (en. Raise)

    /ʁə.le.va/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To highlight, make more visible.
    His speech highlighted the crucial problems of society.
    Son discours a relevé les problèmes cruciaux de la société.
    To take over, succeed someone.
    He succeeded his predecessor in the management of the company.
    Il a relevé son prédécesseur à la direction de l'entreprise.
    To introduce a change or an improvement.
    This report highlighted the need to reform the education system.
    Ce rapport a relevé la nécessité de réformer le système éducatif.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'relever' composed of the prefix 're-' and the verb 'lever'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rose to the challenge
    To have faced a difficulty or a problem.
    releva du défi
    raised the level
    To increase the quality or standard of something.
    releva le niveau
    to get back up
    To recover after a fall or a difficulty.
    se relever

    Related Words

    lift
    Action of lifting something.
    lever
    raise
    To put something at a higher level.
    élever
    underline
    To emphasize something.
    souligner

    Slang Meanings

    To showcase in a stylish manner.
    He really elevated his look for the party.
    Il a vraiment relevé son look pour la fête.
    To surpass one's competitors.
    She raised the bar with this project.
    Elle a relevé la barre avec ce projet.