El″e‐vate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Elevated (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Elevating (?).] [L. elevatus, p. p. of elevare; e + levare to lift up, raise, akin to levis light in weight. See Levity.] 1. To bring from a lower place to a higher; to lift up; to raise; as, to elevate a weight, a flagstaff, etc.
2. To raise to a higher station; to promote; as, to elevate to an office, or to a high social position.
3. To raise from a depressed state; to animate; to cheer; as, to elevate the spirits.
4. To exalt; to ennoble; to dignify; as, to elevate the mind or character.
5. To raise to a higher pitch, or to a greater degree of loudness; — said of sounds; as, to elevate the voice.
6. To intoxicate in a slight degree; to render tipsy. “The elevated cavaliers sent for two tubs of merry stingo.” Sir W. Scott.
7. To lessen; to detract from; to disparage. Jer. Taylor.
To elevate a piece(Gun.), to raise the muzzle; to lower the breech.
Syn. — To exalt; dignify; ennoble; erect; raise; hoist; heighten; elate; cheer; flush; excite; animate.