To raise from a depressed state; to animate; to cheer; as, to elevate the spirits.
To raise to a higher pitch, or to a greater degree of loudness; -- said of sounds; as, to elevate the voice.
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"; "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms"; "I got promoted after many years of hard work"
raise from a lower to a higher position; "Raise your hands"; "Lift a load"
raise in rank or condition; "The new law lifted many people from poverty"
Latin elevatus = raised up, hence, to raise up, and elevation = a raised part.