Translation guide
The English verb 'elevate' has several distinct uses: physically raising something, increasing a level or amount, promoting someone to a higher position, and improving the quality or status of something. Japanese uses different verbs and expressions for each nuance.
To move something to a higher physical position.
General verb for raising something. Can be used for objects, body parts, etc.
He elevated his hand.
Please elevate that box onto the shelf.
To lift up, often with hands. Emphasizes the action of lifting.
He elevated a heavy stone.
To make something higher. More descriptive than a single verb.
I elevated the height of the desk.
To raise a numerical value, degree, or intensity.
Used for raising levels, prices, volume, etc.
They elevated the price.
Please elevate the volume.
To heighten or enhance something abstract, like awareness or quality.
To increase in number or quantity. Suitable for counts or amounts.
To give someone a higher job title or status.
To make something more refined, noble, or elevated in a metaphorical sense.
To elevate the quality, level, or dignity of something abstract.
Art elevates the spirit.
To improve or upgrade, often used for skills, standards, or conditions.
To upgrade the status or class of something, like a facility or title.
The restaurant was elevated in status.
意識を高める必要がある。
We need to elevate awareness.
生産量を増やした。
They elevated production volume.
She was elevated to executive.
His speech elevated the mood of the audience.
To elevate the standard of living.