ensky

verb

in-ˈskī How to pronounce ensky (audio)
Definition of enskynext
as in to elevate
to assign a high status or value to a society that seems to have enskied celebrity as an end in itself

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  1. elevate
  2. promote
  3. lift
Verb
  • Leaders who are generous with their time, guidance, and support elevate not only their teams but their own influence.
    — Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Don't use a tourniquet Don't try to suction out the venom, and don't cut or slice the bite Keep the affected extremity elevated while traveling to a medical facility.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of elevate
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  • In the state legislature, Fine promoted bills on school choice, immigration, combating antisemitism and other issues.
    — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The acid works by dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells on the surface, which in turns promotes cell turnover.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of promote
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  • Evacuation orders were lifted Sunday, allowing residents to return to their homes.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Think about it this way, a rising tide lifts all boats.
    — Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of lift
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