Raise
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British pronunciation/ɹˈe‍ɪz/
American pronunciation/ˈɹeɪz/

Definition & Meaning of "raise"

to raise
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
02

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

Transitive: to raise a level or amount
to raise definition and meaning
03

to construct or build something, particularly a structure

Transitive: to raise a structure
to raise definition and meaning
04

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

Transitive: to raise an idea or proposal
05

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

Transitive: to raise money or resources
06

to grow or reproduce animals or plants

Transitive: to raise plants or livestock
6.1

to take care of a child until they are grown up

to raise definition and meaning
07

to position oneself in an upright position

Transitive: to raise oneself
08

to provoke by bringing a feeling or memory into the mind

Transitive: to raise a reaction or feeling
09

to bring a dead person back to life

Transitive: to raise a dead person
9.1

to perform a particular ritual to make a ghost or spirit appear once summoned

10

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

Transitive: to raise a siege or blockade
11

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

Transitive: to raise a number to a particular power
12

to call someone and reach them by radio or phone

Transitive: to raise sb
13

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

Ditransitive: to raise sb a sum
14

to promote to or grant someone a higher position

Transitive: to raise sb to a position or rank
15

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

Transitive: to raise a document
Raise
01

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

raise definition and meaning
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)

raise

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Example
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.
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