elevated
/ˈɛləveɪtɪd/ · e·le·vat·ed
verb
- To raise (something) to a higher position. The doctor told me elevating my legs would help reduce the swelling.
- To promote (someone) to a higher rank. She was elevated to the position of team captain.
- To confer honor or nobility on (someone). The traditional worldview elevates man as the pinnacle of creation.
noun
- An elevated railway. The city's elevated railway system made commuting easier.
adjective
- Raised, particularly above ground level. The elevated walkway offered a great view of the city.
- Increased, particularly above a normal level. The patient presented with elevated blood pressure.
- Of a higher rank or status. He was an elevated member of society.
Did you know? The word 'elevated' has been used in various contexts, including architecture, where an elevated walkway or platform is designed to provide a clear view of the surroundings.