late 15c., "to raise above the usual position," from Latin elevatus, past participle of elevare "lift up, raise," figuratively, "to lighten, alleviate," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + levare "lighten, raise," from levis "light" in weight (see lever). Sense of "raise in rank or status" is from c. 1500. Moral or intellectual sense is from 1620s. Related: Elevated (which also was old slang for "drunk"); elevating.
例文
1. Democracy might elevate the common man to a position of political superiority.
民主は一般人の政治的地位を高め、優越感を生むことができるかもしれない。
2.His energy and talent elevate him to godlike status.
彼は精力的で才能があふれていることから神人として尊敬されている。/
3.He used a couple of bolsters to elevate his head.
彼は2つのクッションヘッドを使っている。
4.Reading good books elevate one 's mind.
良い本を読むことで人の心の修養を高めることができる。
5.Don 't elevate your superiors to superstar status.