- present tense form of elevate (3rd person singular).
elevates
Example Sentences
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It elevates sea-surface temperatures across the eastern Pacific, fueling hurricanes that send big swells to south-facing beaches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
By making intentional decisions aligned with your goals and values, leading an active social life and contributing to a cause that elevates your spirit, you’re bound to feel more happy and fulfilled.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
"It's a very common strategy for brands to use. It elevates the desirability," she says.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
It was the first album they recorded live in the studio since the ’90s, and that aspect elevates almost every song on this record; they all feel incredibly vibrant.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
She values my success in school, but only because it elevates her social status.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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