noun
a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level
Synonyms
elevated railway
elevated railroad
el
overhead railway
adjective
raised above the ground
Examples
- an elevated platform
adjective
of high moral or intellectual value
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Examples
- elevated in nature or style
- an exalted ideal
- argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks
- a noble and lofty concept
- a grand purpose
adjective
increased in amount or degree
Synonyms
raised(a)
Examples
- raised temperature
verb
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
Synonyms
Examples
- 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
verb
raise from a lower to a higher position
Synonyms
Examples
- Raise your hands
- Lift a load
verb
raise in rank or condition
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Examples
- The new law lifted many people from poverty