Elevates
/ˈɛlɪveɪts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular form of elevate, meaning to raise to a higher position or rank.
The court elevates the case to a higher jurisdiction for review.
Forms
- elevate
- elevated
- elevating
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Commentary
As a third-person singular verb form, 'elevates' does not have distinct legal meanings beyond those of the base verb 'elevate'.
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