He was 'elevated' to (the position of) chairman. = He was 'elevated' to the chairmanship.
A great book can both 'elevate' and entertain its readers.
The doctor told her to 'elevate' [='raise'] her leg.
(..) How could a mother kill her own child? It was never a child to her. She just used her God-given gift as the ultimate offense against him. Witches believe it elevates their status in the eyes of Satan. Mm. Wow. That's a nice day at the beach, huh? How did you know? (..)2013 The Conjuring