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elevate
verb
raise in rank or condition
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ˈɛləveɪt
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verb
raise in rank or condition
“The new law lifted many people from poverty”
verb
raise from a lower to a higher position
“Raise your hands”
verb
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
“John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired”
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The new law lifted many people from poverty
Raise your hands
Lift a load
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
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