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Elevate

/ˈeliveɪt/

To raise something or make something higher in position or rank.

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'No, my dear!' cried Miss Knag, elevating her hands.

Then, I'd be elevated to the class and life I deserved.

Now, my independence as a man is again elevated.

From Latin elevatus, past participle of elevare, meaning to raise or lift, from ex- (out) + levare (to lighten or raise).

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