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Elevatory — El e*va to*ry, a. Tending to raise, or having power to elevate; as, elevatory forces. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Elevatory — El e*va to*ry, n. [Cf. F. [ e]l[ e]vatoire.] (Surg.) See {Elevator}, n. (e) . Dunglison. [1913 Webster] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
elevatory — ˈeləvəˌtōrē, chiefly Brit ˌvātəri or ˌvā.tri adjective : tending to elevate elevatory forces … Useful english dictionary
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uplifting — Synonyms and related words: apotheosis, ascent, assumption, beatification, canonization, deification, elevating, elevation, elevatory, enshrinement, erectile, erecting, erection, erective, escalation, exaltation, heaving up, height, lifting,… … Moby Thesaurus
elevate — [ ɛlɪveɪt] verb 1》 lift to a higher position. ↘(of a priest) hold up (a consecrated host or chalice) for adoration. ↘Military raise the axis of (a piece of artillery) to increase its range. 2》 raise to a more important or impressive level … English new terms dictionary
elevate — v.tr. 1 bring to a higher position. 2 Eccl. hold up (the Host or the chalice) for adoration. 3 raise, lift (one s eyes etc.). 4 raise the axis of (a gun). 5 raise (a railway etc.) above ground level. 6 exalt in rank etc. 7 (usu. as elevated adj.) … Useful english dictionary
