[ 'ɛlɪveɪt ]
■ verb
1》 lift to a higher position.
↘(of a priest) hold up (a consecrated host or chalice) for adoration.
↘ Military raise the axis of (a piece of artillery) to increase its range.
2》 raise to a more important or impressive level or status.
Derivatives
~d adjective
elevatory adjective
Origin
ME: from L. elevat- , elevare 'to raise'.