Hledat
to raise
01
zvýšit, pozvednout
to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position
Transitive: to raise sth
Example
Can you raise the lamp so I can see?
Raise your hand if you know the right answer.
02
zvýšit, pozvednout
to make the intensity, level, or amount of something increase
Transitive: to raise a level or amount
Example
They are raising their voices to be heard over the loud music.
The company has raised its prices due to increased production costs.
03
vystavět, zbudovat
to construct or build something, particularly a structure
Transitive: to raise a structure
Example
A fence was being raised around the property.
Monuments were raised in honor of the dead.
Example
Are there any other questions you would like to raise at the meeting?
We will raise the issue of working hours with the manager.
05
shromáždit, vybrat
to assemble money or resources, particularly in order to achieve or create something
Transitive: to raise money or resources
Example
Hammond Co. will need to raise $ 2 million to finance the offer.
She was attempting to raise $20,000.
06
chovat, pěstovat
to grow or reproduce animals or plants
Transitive: to raise plants or livestock
Example
Farmers cleared the land in order to raise cattle.
He raised cattle in Nebraska when he was young.
07
zvednout se, vstát
to position oneself in an upright position
Transitive: to raise oneself
Example
Adele raised herself from the pillows.
He raised himself up on one elbow to watch.
08
vzbuzovat, vyvolávat
to provoke by bringing a feeling or memory into the mind
Transitive: to raise a reaction or feeling
Example
It had been a difficult day but she managed to raise a smile.
It was n't an easy audience but he raised a laugh with his joke.
09
vzkřísit, oživit
to bring a dead person back to life
Transitive: to raise a dead person
Example
Christians believe that God raised Jesus from the dead.
The ancient myth tells of a powerful sorcerer who could raise the dead with a single incantation.
9.1
vyvolat, pozvednout
to perform a particular ritual to make a ghost or spirit appear once summoned
Transitive: to raise a ghost or spirit
Example
The ancient druids believed they could raise the spirits of their ancestors by performing sacred ceremonies.
The paranormal investigator attempted to raise the spirit of the deceased using a séance.
10
ukončit obléhání, zrušit blokádu
to end a siege, blockade, or embargo imposed on an enemy or a territory
Transitive: to raise a siege or blockade
Example
In late April Henry decided to raise the siege.
The relief forces arrived just in time to raise the siege and save the besieged city from capture.
11
zvýšit, umocnit
(mathematics) to multiply a number or amount by itself a specified number of times
Transitive: to raise a number to a particular power
Example
3 raised to the 7th power is 2,187
3 raised to the power of 3 is 27 (= 3 × 3 × 3 ).
12
zavolat, kontaktovat
to call someone and reach them by radio or phone
Transitive: to raise sb
Example
I raised him on the open line.
We managed to raise him on his mobile phone.
13
zvýšit, navýšit
(in card games) to place the highest bet in the game
Ditransitive: to raise sb a sum
Example
I 'll raise you another hundred dollars.
14
povýšit, zvýšit
to promote to or grant someone a higher position
Transitive: to raise sb to a position or rank
Example
The company decided to raise her to the position of regional manager due to her exceptional performance.
After demonstrating strong leadership skills, he was raised to the role of team supervisor.
15
vystavit, připravit
to generate or prepare a document such as an invoice, etc.
Transitive: to raise a document
Example
I have raised an invoice for the tape.
They have been raising a petition against the war.
Raise
01
přidání, zvýšení platu
an amount of money added to our regular payment for the job we do
Example
A raise is expected after the annual review.
Due to inflation, many workers demanded a raise.
02
pozvednutí, zvýšení
the act of raising something
03
zvýšení sázky, navýšení sázky
increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
04
stoupání, svah
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
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