verb (gerund/present participle) / adjective
elevador / elevando
1. raising or lifting something to a higher position
The crane is elevating the heavy machinery to the upper floor.
O guindaste está elevando a maquinaria pesada para o andar superior.
2. promoting someone to a higher rank or position
The company is elevating her to vice president.
A empresa está promovendo-a a vice-presidente.
3. improving or refining in quality, character, or status
Reading literature has an elevating effect on the mind.
Ler literatura tem um efeito elevador na mente.
4. raising in level, amount, or degree
Elevating your voice during an argument is not constructive.
Elevar sua voz durante uma discussão não é construtivo.
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