This is the 4150th most frequent Catalan word.
elevar
To raise or lift.
Here, 'elevar' is used in a figurative sense to indicate 'increasing' or 'enhancing' understanding.
Vull elevar la meva comprensió sobre aquest tema.
I want to increase my understanding of this topic.
In this sentence, 'elevar' refers to physically raising something, specifically the ceiling.
Hauríem d'elevar el sostre per aconseguir més espai.
We should raise the ceiling to get more space.
'Elevar' is utilized here metaphorically to indicate uplifting or boosting spirits.