el·e·vate 
/ˈɛləˌveɪt/ verb
el·e·vates; el·e·vat·ed; el·e·vat·ing /ˈɛləˌveɪt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to lift (something) up
▪ The doctor told her to elevate [=raise] her leg. 2 : to increase the level of (something) : to make (something) higher
▪ exercises that elevate the heart rate 3 : to raise (someone) to a higher rank or level
▪ He was elevated to (the position of) chairman. = He was elevated to the chairmanship. 4 somewhat formal : to improve the mind or mood of (someone)
▪ A great book can both elevate and entertain its readers. ▪ A great book can elevate the human spirit. ▪ It was an elevating [=uplifting] experience.
▪ The doctor told her to elevate [=raise] her leg.
▪ exercises that elevate the heart rate
▪ He was elevated to (the position of) chairman. = He was elevated to the chairmanship.
▪ A great book can both elevate and entertain its readers. ▪ A great book can elevate the human spirit. ▪ It was an elevating [=uplifting] experience.
elevate something to an art (form) — see art
