elevated


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
elevate /ˈɛlɪveɪt/
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
elevated adjective,
elevatory adjective.
– origin ME: from L. elevat-, elevare ‘to raise’.
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