elevate

(verb) give a promotion to or assign to a higher position. Synonyms: promote, upgrade, advance, kick upstairs, raise. Examples: "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired." "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms." "I got promoted after many years of hard work."

(verb) raise from a lower to a higher position. Synonyms: raise, lift, get up, bring up. Examples: "Raise your hands." "Lift a load."

(verb) raise in rank or condition. Synonyms: lift, raise. Example: "The new law lifted many people from poverty."