Eleva (en. Raises)
/eˈle.βa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Elevate means to lift something to a higher position.
She raises her voice when she is excited.
Ella eleva la voz cuando está emocionada.
Increase the status or recognition of someone or something.
The artist elevates his career with each new work.
El artista eleva su carrera con cada nueva obra.
Enhance the intensity or level of a phenomenon.
The music lifts the mood of the party.
La música eleva el ánimo de la fiesta.
Etymology
From Latin 'elevare', which means to lift or raise.
Common Phrases and Expressions
elevate the quality
Improve the quality of something.
elevar la calidad
elevate the spirit
Increase joy or mood.
elevar el espíritu
raise a complaint
Express discontent formally.
elevar una queja
Related Words
elevation
The act of lifting or the state of being elevated.
elevación
elevator
Device used to lift people or things.
elevador
Slang Meanings
Significantly increase the level of something.
That movie raises the bar for the others.
Esa película eleva la vara para las demás.
Leave something in a higher place as a way to stand out.
What you did elevates the game at work.
Lo que hiciste eleva el juego en el trabajo.