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elevou

[eh-leh-VOO]
verb
raised, lifted, elevated
1. past tense of 'elevar' - to lift something up or to a higher position
He raised the flag to the top of the pole.
Ele elevou a bandeira para o topo do mastro.
2. to increase in level, amount, or degree
The company elevated its prices last month.
A empresa elevou seus preços mês passado.
3. to promote someone to a higher rank or position
She was elevated to the position of manager.
Ela foi elevada ao cargo de gerente.
4. to raise spirits or morale
The good news elevated everyone's mood.
A boa notícia elevou o moral de todos.
Synonyms
levantousubiualçoupromoveuaumentou
Antonyms
baixoudiminuiureduziudesceu

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elevou
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
elevou
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

elevar a voz - to raise one's voice
elevar o nível - to raise the standard
elevar a autoestima - to boost self-esteem
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