plialtigi

Esperanto

Etymology

pli +‎ alta +‎ igi.

Verb

plialtigi (present plialtigas, past plialtigis, future plialtigos, conditional plialtigus, volitive plialtigu)

  1. to raise, elevate
  2. to heighten, increase (the intensity of an experience)
    plialtigi ies plezuro
    to heighten someone’s pleasure
  3. to raise, increase (monetary value, price, etc.)
    plialtigi la produktadon / sian postulon
    to increase production / one’s asking price
    plialtigi la luprezon
    to raise the rent
  4. to promote, advance
    plialtigi iun al la rango de vicprezidanto.
    promote someone to the position of vice-president

Usage notes

Plialtigi is most often used in figurative senses; for literal (physical) senses, see altigi.

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