plialtigi

From pli +‎ alta +‎ -igi.

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• IPA^(key): [plialtˈiɡi]
• Rhymes: -iɡi
• Hyphenation: pli‧alt‧i‧gi

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

1. (transitive) to raise, elevate
2. (transitive) to heighten, increase (the intensity of an experience)

   plialtigi ies plezuro ― to heighten someone’s pleasure

3. (transitive) 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. (transitive) to promote, advance

   plialtigi iun al la rango de vicprezidanto. ― promote someone to the position of vice-president

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