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to raise
01
levantar
to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position
Transitive: to raise sth
Example
She raised both arms above her head.
She raised her eyes from her work.
Can you raise the lamp
02
aumentar
to make the intensity, level, or amount of something increase
Transitive: to raise a level or amount
Example
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
levantar, construir
to construct or build something, particularly a structure
Transitive: to raise a structure
Example
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
plantear, suscitar
to cause an idea, proposal, etc. to be considered, discussed, or noticed
Transitive: to raise an idea or proposal
Example
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
recaudar, conseguir
to assemble money or resources, particularly in order to achieve or create something
Transitive: to raise money or resources
Example
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
criar, cultivar
to grow or reproduce animals or plants
Transitive: to raise plants or livestock
Example
They raise corn, soybeans and alfalfa on 460 acres.
He raised cattle in Nebraska when he was young.
They raised pigs and kept a pony.
07
levantarse, incorporarse
to position oneself in an upright position
Transitive: to raise oneself
Example
Adele raised herself from the pillows.
08
crear, levantar
to provoke by bringing a feeling or memory into the mind
Transitive: to raise a reaction or feeling
Example
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
resucitar, reanimar
to bring a dead person back to life
Transitive: to raise a dead person
Example
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.
9.1
invocar, elevar
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.
In the dark arts, practitioners often seek to raise demonic entities by conducting elaborate rituals involving sacrifices and invocations.
The witch raised the spirits of the departed during the midnight ritual in the forest.
10
levantar, suspender
to end a siege, blockade, or embargo imposed on an enemy or a territory
Transitive: to raise a siege or blockade
Example
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
elevar, incrementar
(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
12
contactar
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
subir
(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
promover, elevar
to promote to or grant someone a higher position
Transitive: to raise sb to a position or rank
Example
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
generar, emitir
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
aumento
an amount of money added to our regular payment for the job we do
Example
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
elevación, aumento
the act of raising something
03
subida, aumento
increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
04
pendiente, inclinación
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
Ejemplo
She raised both arms above her head.
She raised her eyes from her work.
Can you raise the lamp
Raise your hand if you know the right answer.
William raised his hat and smiled at her.
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