élever

Definitions of élever
  1. verb
    have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)
    synonyms: se multiplier
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    type of:
    se multiplier, se reproduire
    have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
  2. verb
    raise in rank or condition
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    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  3. verb
    copulate with a female, used especially of horses
    synonyms:
    couver
    sit on (eggs)
  4. verb
    cause to procreate (animals)
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    types:
    croiser, hybrider
    breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
    type of:
    créer, fabriquer, faire, produire
    create or manufacture a man-made product
  5. verb
    bring up
    synonyms: faire l'éducation
  6. verb
    cause to rise up
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    types:
    dresser, monter
    erect and fasten
    type of:
    monter, s'élever, se relever
    raise from a lower to a higher position
  7. verb
    help develop, help grow
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    types:
    patronner, protéger
    be a regular customer or client of
    servir
    promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
    type of:
    donner du courage, encourager
    inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
  8. verb
    construct, build, or erect
    synonyms: augmenter, construire, dresser, ériger
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    type of:
    construire, fabriquer, faire
    make by combining materials and parts
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