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    Elevaba (en. Raised)

    /e.leˈβa.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of raising something to a higher level.
    She raised her voice to be heard.
    Ella elevaba la voz para hacerse escuchar.
    To increase or augment in quantity or degree.
    The teacher raised the students' expectations.
    El maestro elevaba las expectativas de los estudiantes.
    To make something more important or valuable.
    The new project elevated the company's prestige.
    El nuevo proyecto elevaba el prestigio de la empresa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'elevare', which means to raise or lift.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lift spirits
    To encourage or give strength to someone.
    elevar los ánimos
    to file a complaint
    To formally present a complaint.
    elevar una queja
    to look up
    To look upwards or to a higher place.
    elevar la mirada

    Related Words

    to raise
    To make something rise or increase.
    elevar
    elevation
    Action of raising something, or the height at which something is located.
    elevación
    elevator
    Device used to lift and lower people or things.
    elevador

    Slang Meanings

    To increase in status or popularity.
    That video raised his fame among the followers.
    Ese video elevaba su fama entre los seguidores.