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A high place or position
“The warriors suffered no discernible casualties and managed to take up positions on a small elevation only a few hundred yards to the south.”
Height above a given level, especially sea level
“He wanted to know his elevation above sea level, and he planned soon to measure the true altitude of the Rocky Mountains.”
An upward slope or hill
“Colonel Loyle mounted his horse and rode through the front garden to an elevation in the road towards the burial ground.”
An act of lifting or raising something to a higher level
“For art does not consist in a faithful imitation of life, but in its elevation to a higher plane.”
A particular side of a building
“The late Gothic builders of the Sainte-Chapelle removed the supporting function of the wall to its maximum, leaving most of the elevation to be filled with stained glass windows.”
The action or fact of being promoted to a higher or more important position
“Knowing what we know now, it's quite amusing to see the reaction of Bertie's daughters to his sudden elevation to the top of the monarchial ladder.”
The action or fact of being revered or exalted
“Addai's attempts to humble himself result in the people's elevation of him.”
A grand or lofty rank or status
“The Duke of Abrantes had displayed all that reckless courage to which he originally owed his elevation.”
An increase in amount, degree or level
“Hence, it appears that the elevation in volume around major announcements is driven largely by increased trade frequency.”
The act or process of improving something
“Chorley's greatest success lay in the elevation of his craft and in his patronage of new English music in the Athenaeum.”
High renown or honor attained through notable achievements
The state of being educated or enlightened
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation
The act of inheriting something that is desired or that confers power or authority
The act of fabricating or manufacturing something
The act or state of bringing cheer or encouragement to someone
The act of assuming or inheriting a position or ownership of something
The external side or surface of something
A refined understanding or appreciation of culture
A defensive wall, especially of a castle or walled city
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