elevated
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- adjective
- /ˈɛləˌveɪtɪd/
- She was concerned about her elevated blood pressure after the recent medical examination.
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Watch on YouTubeIn fact, last year we saw wage gains that were elevated and inflation collapsed.
- In fact, last year we saw wage gains that were elevated and inflation collapsed.
- Any of these three can cause you to have an elevated ALT.
- We're talking about true 'cause and effect between elevated LDL and arthrosclerosis.
- Well, I mean, I think the, the S&P; is clearly at elevated valuations.
- There was elevated crime and gunplay and murder.
- The two most commonly spoken about are elevated testosterone and elevated DHEA.
- And all that time spent alone in reflection with an elevated heart rate.
Examples
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The study found that elevated stress levels can negatively impact health.
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The risks of catastrophe are in some ways elevated by the advance of science.
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In fact, last year we saw wage gains that were elevated and inflation collapsed.
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Most of the pollution episodes are connected with these elevated inversions.
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Lactic acidemia is simply an elevated level of lactate.
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During the construction, they discovered elevated concentrations of lead in the soil.
Synonyms
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More than usual in amount or strength
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Larger or more than before
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A higher than normal level of heat in the air
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Higher than the usual or expected level
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Higher than the usual amount or level
Higher than normal, often about medical test results
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- Specialized
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A faster than normal fall of red blood cells in a blood test that shows inflammation in the body
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A raised track where electric trains run above the street on metal columns
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Etymology
The word elevated comes from the Latin elevare, meaning 'to raise up', and shares the same idea as an elevator that lifts things. So when a level or amount is 'elevated' it is simply 'raised' above the normal amount.