elevate
US
UK elevate [sth/sb] vtr: (physically: raise, lift)
SC 提起 tí qǐ
SC 举起 tí qǐ，jǔ qǐ
The moving platform elevated the singer during her concert.
elevate [sth], elevate [sth] to [sth] vtr: figurative (aggrandize)
SC 提高 tí gāo
TC 提高
TC 提高
Many people elevate the consumer lifestyle even if it hurts their personal finances.
elevate [sb], elevate [sb] to [sth] vtr: figurative (aggrandize)
SC 抬高 tái gāo
TC 抬高
TC 抬高
I'm tired of people elevating tacky reality TV stars.
elevate [sth] vtr: formal (prices, etc.: increase) (价格等)
SC 提高 tí gāo
TC 提高
TC 提高
The grocery store elevated prices on milk and butter last week.