elevated

/ˈɛl.ə.veɪ.tɪd/
verb
  1. Past tense of elevate: lifted up or raised to a higher position.
    • The platform elevated the speaker above the crowd.
    • The crane elevated the steel beam to the top floor.
    • She elevated her hand to ask a question.
  2. Past tense of elevate: raised to a higher rank, status, or level.
    • The award elevated her reputation in the art world.
    • The promotion elevated him to manager of the department.
    • Her hard work elevated the team's performance.
adjective
  1. Raised above the ground or a normal level.
    • The house sits on an elevated platform to avoid flooding.
    • The garden has an elevated bed for growing vegetables.
    • We took the elevated walkway across the busy street.
  2. Higher than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
    • Elevated levels of pollution were reported in the city today.
    • Her elevated mood made everyone around her smile.
    • The patient has an elevated heart rate after exercise.
  3. Of a high moral or intellectual quality; noble or refined.
    • The speech was full of elevated ideas about peace and justice.
    • The novel is known for its elevated style and deep themes.
    • He has an elevated sense of duty to his community.
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