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British pronunciation/ɹˈe‍ɪz/
American pronunciation/ˈɹeɪz/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "raise"

to raise
ΡΉΜΑ
01

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

Transitive: to raise sth
to raise definition and meaning
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She raised her eyes from her work.
Can you raise the lamp
She raised both arms above her head.
02

to make the intensity, level, or amount of something increase

Transitive: to raise a level or amount
to raise definition and meaning
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The teacher raised the difficulty of the test unexpectedly.
The government raises taxes to fund public services.
The chef is raising the heat to cook the steak perfectly.
03

to construct or build something, particularly a structure

Transitive: to raise a structure
to raise definition and meaning
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A fence was being raised around the property.
Our priority will be to raise a boundary wall and prevent trespassing.
Monuments were raised in honor of the dead.
04

to cause an idea, proposal, etc. to be considered, discussed, or noticed

Transitive: to raise an idea or proposal
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You raise some interesting points.
I have raised this issue with the environmental health office.
Are there any other questions you would like to raise at the meeting?
05

to assemble money or resources, particularly in order to achieve or create something

Transitive: to raise money or resources
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The event raised over £ 30 000 for cancer research.
She was attempting to raise $20,000.
Hammond Co. will need to raise $ 2 million to finance the offer.
06

to grow or reproduce animals or plants

synonyms

rear

Transitive: to raise plants or livestock
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They raise corn, soybeans and alfalfa on 460 acres.
They raised pigs and kept a pony.
He raised cattle in Nebraska when he was young.
07

to position oneself in an upright position

Transitive: to raise oneself
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Adele raised herself from the pillows.
08

to provoke by bringing a feeling or memory into the mind

Transitive: to raise a reaction or feeling
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The plans for the new development have raised angry protests from local residents.
To raise doubts in people ’s minds.
It had been a difficult day but she managed to raise a smile.
09

to bring a dead person back to life

Transitive: to raise a dead person
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The ancient myth tells of a powerful sorcerer who could raise the dead with a single incantation.
The story depicted a grief-stricken protagonist who sought out a way to raise his deceased lover from the grave.
Christians believe that God raised Jesus from the dead.
10

to end a siege, blockade, or embargo imposed on an enemy or a territory

Transitive: to raise a siege or blockade
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The economic sanctions were raised after the signing of the peace treaty, signaling the end of hostilities.
The international community pressured the aggressor nation to raise the blockade, easing the humanitarian crisis in the region.
In late April Henry decided to raise the siege.
11

(mathematics) to multiply a number or amount by itself a specified number of times

Transitive: to raise a number to a particular power
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3 raised to the 7th power is 2,187
12

to call someone and reach them by radio or phone

Transitive: to raise sb
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I raised him on the open line.
We managed to raise him on his mobile phone.
13

(in card games) to place the highest bet in the game

Ditransitive: to raise sb a sum
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I 'll raise you another hundred dollars.
14

to promote to or grant someone a higher position

Transitive: to raise sb to a position or rank
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The organization raised him to the rank of captain for his outstanding service in the field.
In recognition of her dedication, she was raised to the position of director of operations.
After demonstrating strong leadership skills, he was raised to the role of team supervisor.
15

to generate or prepare a document such as an invoice, etc.

Transitive: to raise a document
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I have raised an invoice for the tape.
They have been raising a petition against the war.
Raise
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
01

an amount of money added to our regular payment for the job we do

raise definition and meaning
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Due to inflation, many workers demanded a raise.
The union negotiated a raise for its members.
A raise is expected after the annual review.
02

the act of raising something

03

increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)

04

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

example
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She raised her eyes from her work.
Can you raise the lamp
She raised both arms above her head.
Raise your hand if you know the right answer.
William raised his hat and smiled at her.
nearby-words
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