vt.

1. 舉起；抬起；使上升
   Earth movements in the past elevated great areas of the seabed.

   地球過去的運動使海底大片地區隆起。

2. 提高（嗓子，道德品質，信心等）
3. 振奮（情緒等）
   The good news elevated our spirits.

   這個好消息使我們精神振奮。

4. 提升……的職位
   He was elevated to the position of captain.

   他擢升船長。

v.

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.