elevate

UK /ˈelɪveɪt/US /ˈelɪveɪt/

Meaning

verb

to give somebody/something a higher position or rank, often more important than they deserve

“elevate somebody/something (to something), He elevated many of his friends to powerful positions within the government.”

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