word | elevate |
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part_of_speech | verb |
e.g. | It was an attempt to elevate football to a subject worthy of serious study. |
usage | ~ sb/sth (to sth) | ~ sth (into sth) |
explanation | (formal) to give sb/sth a higher position or rank, often more important than they deserve |
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