An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. To move or raise to a higher place or position; lift up.
   

2. To raise to a higher state, rank, or office; exalt; promote (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): From L. elevatus, p.p. of elevare “to lift up, raise,” from → ex- “out” + levare “lighten, raise,” from levis “light” in weight, → lever.

Etymology (PE): Bâlâyidan, from bâla “up, above, high, elevated, height,” related to boland “high,” borz, “height, → magnitude.”