word
Elevation
Eh-luh-VAY-shuhn
/ˌɛlʌˈveɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
elevation
Dictionary meaning
The act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something.
Examples
- A dancer of exceptional elevation.
- There was snow at the higher elevations.
Synonyms: aggrandizement
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