kõrgendama

Kõrgendama is an Estonian verb that translates to "to raise," "to elevate," or "to heighten" in English. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. Literally, it refers to the physical act of lifting something to a higher position. For example, one might kõrgendama a table to make it taller or kõrgendama a flag to the top of a flagpole.

Figuratively, kõrgendama can describe the act of increasing or intensifying something. This could involve increasing the level of something, such as kõrgendama hinda (to raise the price) or kõrgendama temperatuuri (to raise the temperature). It can also be used to describe enhancing or promoting something, like kõrgendama staatust (to elevate one's status) or kõrgendama teadlikkust (to raise awareness). In a more abstract sense, it can signify making something more significant or important. The verb is versatile and frequently used in everyday Estonian to describe various forms of upward movement or increase, both tangible and intangible.