v. Obs. rare–1. [f. L. allevāt- ppl. stem of allevāre: see ALLEVE.] To raise up, lift. Used also for ALLEVIATE.
1613. R. C., Table Alph., Allevate, asswage, or make more easie and light.
1696. Money masters all Things (1698), 39. He scarce can allevate his Feet off Ground.
