elevate

sollevare, alzare

Portare qualcosa in una posizione più alta.

In inglese semplice: To move something into a higher position.

• Elevate your feet on a pillow.
• The platform was elevated above the floor.
• She elevated the injured arm to reduce swelling.

Come si usa: elevate something above something (They elevated the walkway above the wet ground.)

Sinonimi: raise, lift

Contrari: lower

Espressioni comuni: elevate your legs, elevate something above, elevate the platform

migliorare, valorizzare

Rendere qualcuno o qualcosa migliore, più prezioso o più degno di rispetto.

In inglese semplice: To make someone or something better, more valuable, or more worthy of respect.

• Fresh herbs elevate this simple dish.
• Her performance elevated the whole film.
• Good lighting can elevate an ordinary room into a beautiful space.

Come si usa: elevate something into something (Her voice elevated the song into something extraordinary.)

Sinonimi: improve, enhance

Espressioni comuni: elevate a dish, elevate the experience, elevate something into

nobilitare, innalzare

Dare a qualcuno maggiore onore o una posizione sociale più alta.

In inglese semplice: To give someone greater honour or a higher social position.

• The king elevated her to the nobility.
• The ceremony elevated him to a higher rank.
• They elevated their leader above all other citizens.

Come si usa: elevate someone to something (The ruler elevated him to the rank of duke.)

Sinonimi: ennoble, exalt

Contrari: demote

Espressioni comuni: elevate someone to, elevate someone above