In lang=en terms the difference between elevate and augment
is that
elevate is to increase the intensity of something, especially that of sound while
augment is to increase; to make larger or supplement.
As verbs the difference between elevate and augment
is that
elevate is to raise (something) to a higher position; to lift while
augment is to increase; to make larger or supplement.
As an adjective elevate
is (obsolete) elevated; raised aloft.
As a noun augment is
(grammar) in some indo-european languages, a prefix
e-'' (''a- in sanskrit) indicating a past tense of a verb.
Other Comparisons: What's the difference?
elevate English
Verb
( elevat)
To raise (something) to a higher position; to lift.
To promote (someone) to a higher rank.
To ennoble or honour/honor (someone).
To lift someone's spirits; to cheer up.
To increase the intensity of something, especially that of sound.
- to elevate the voice
(dated, colloquial, humorous) To intoxicate in a slight degree; to render tipsy.
* Sir Walter Scott
- The elevated cavaliers sent for two tubs of merry stingo.
(obsolete, Latinism) To lessen; to detract from; to disparage.
- (Jeremy Taylor)
Synonyms
* (raise) lift, raise
* (promote) promote, exalt
* (ennoble) ennoble, honour/honor, exalt
* (elate) cheer up, elate
* (increase the intensity of) increase, raise, turn up, up (informal)
Antonyms
* (raise) drop, lower
* (promote) demote
* (elate) depress, sadden
* (increase the intensity of) decrease, diminish, lower, reduce, turn down
Related terms
* elevation
* elevator
* lever
* levity
Adjective
( en adjective)
(obsolete) Elevated; raised aloft.
- (Milton)
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augment English
Verb
( en verb)
To increase; to make larger or supplement.
- The money from renting out a spare room can augment a salary.
(reflexive) To grow; to increase; to become greater.
(music) To slow the tempo or meter, e.g. for a dramatic or stately passage.
(music) To increase an interval, especially the largest interval in a triad, by a half step (chromatic semitone).
(grammar) To add an augment to.
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Noun
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(grammar) In some Indo-European languages, a prefix e-'' (''a- in Sanskrit) indicating a past tense of a verb.
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