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ELEVATION Synonyms

There are 27 synonyms of the word elevation. (exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word elevation. (close relations)

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acme
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the highest point (of something)

altitude
nounn
noun

• elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

• the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel)

• angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

height
nounn
noun

• the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot

• elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

peak
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the most extreme possible amount or value

• the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• a V shape

• the highest point (of something)

• a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes

verb

• to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity

pinnacle
nounn
noun

• (architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress or tower

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• a lofty peak

verb

• surmount with a pinnacle

• raise on or as if on a pinnacle

summit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• a meeting of heads of governments

verb

• reach the summit (of a mountain)

top
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
adjective

• situated at the top or highest position

noun

• the upper part of anything

• the highest or uppermost side of anything

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the greatest possible intensity

• platform surrounding the head of a lower mast

• a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips

• a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance

verb

• be superior or better than some standard

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point

• be ahead of others; be the first

• provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)

• reach or ascend the top of

• strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin

• cut the top off

• be the culminating event

• finish up or conclude

apex
nounn
noun

• the highest point (of something)

• the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars

boost
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of giving hope or support to someone

• an increase in cost

• the act of giving a push

verb

• increase

• give a boost to; be beneficial to

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• increase or raise

• push or shove upward, as if from below or behind

crest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the center of a cambered road

• (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet

• a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal

verb

• lie at the top of

• reach a high point

culmination
nounn
noun

• a final climactic stage

• (astronomy) a heavenly body's highest celestial point above an observer's horizon

• the decisive moment in a novel or play

• a concluding action

highness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being high or lofty

• (Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

• a high degree (of amount or force etc.)

level
nounn
noun

• a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

• a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

• a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

• height above ground

• indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid

• a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line

• an abstract place usually conceived as having depth

• a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale

adjective satellite

• having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

• not showing abrupt variations

• being on a precise horizontal plane

• oriented at right angles to the plumb

• of the score in a contest

verb

• aim at

• tear down so as to make flat with the ground

• make level or straight

• direct into a position for use

• talk frankly with; lay it on the line

• become level or even

loftiness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being high or lofty

• impressiveness in scale or proportion

rise
verbv
noun

• a growth in strength or number or importance

• the act of changing location in an upward direction

• an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

• a movement upward; rise above the ground

• the amount a salary is increased

• the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises

• a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground

• (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

• an increase in cost

• increase in price or value

verb

• move upward

• increase in value or to a higher point

• rise to one's feet

• rise up

• come to the surface

• come into existence; take on form or shape

• move to a better position in life or to a better job

• go up or advance

• become more extreme

• get up and out of bed

• rise in rank or status

• become heartened or elated

• exert oneself to meet a challenge

• take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

• increase in volume

• come up, of celestial bodies

• return from the dead

zenith
nounn
noun

• the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

upwardness
nounn
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aggrandisement
nounn
noun

• the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something

aggrandizement
nounn
noun

• the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something

alt
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

Best Hypernyms For ELEVATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for elevation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
level rise acme altitude ascension ascent crest degree distance formation height increase leap peak plan point rising stage step-up summit top
Phrases (3)
angular positionarchitectural plangeological formation

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