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View definitions for elevate

elevate

verb as in lift up

verb as in promote; augment

verb as in raise spirits

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But Trump just won reelection on a promise to abolish birthright citizenship, and he seems unlikely to elevate a vocal foe of his own plan to the high court.

From Slate

In the weeks leading up to the election, Donald Trump indicated he would elevate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to a place of leadership over America’s health policy.

From Slate

But with Trump as president, Netanyahu can elevate his ambitions; Trump might even order the U.S.

From Slate

Kennedy’s own cousin, healthcare lawyer Ted Kennedy Jr., said he was “deeply concerned” by Trump’s decision to elevate his cousin.

From Salon

Now, again, maybe that harm is mitigated because they can reregister to vote, but why not look at all four of these things rather than just elevate one thing?

From Slate

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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