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elevam

[eh-LEH-vahm]
verb
they raise, they lift, they elevate
1. third person plural present indicative of 'elevar' - to raise or lift something to a higher position
They lift the boxes onto the shelf.
Eles elevam as caixas para a prateleira.
2. to increase or enhance in degree, amount, or level
These measures elevate the quality of life.
Estas medidas elevam a qualidade de vida.
3. to promote or raise in rank or status
They elevate him to a higher position.
Elevam-no a uma posição mais elevada.
Synonyms
levantamalçamaumentampromovem
Antonyms
baixamreduzemdiminuemabaixam

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elevam
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
elevam
standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

elevam a voz - they raise their voice
elevam as mãos - they raise their hands
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