raise
raise
reɪz
reiz
British pronunciation
/reɪz/

Definition & Meaning of "raise"in English

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
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Examples
Can you raise the lamp so I can see?
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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Examples
They are raising their voices to be heard over the loud music.
03

to construct or build something, particularly a structure

Transitive: to raise a structure
to raise definition and meaning
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Examples
A fence was being raised around the property.
04

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

Transitive: to raise an idea or proposal
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Examples
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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Examples
Hammond Co. will need to raise $ 2 million to finance the offer.
06

to grow or reproduce animals or plants

Transitive: to raise plants or livestock
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Farmers cleared the land in order to raise cattle.
6.1

to take care of a child until they are grown up

Transitive: to raise a child
to raise definition and meaning
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I raise my children with love and discipline.
07

to position oneself in an upright position

Transitive: to raise oneself
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Examples
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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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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Christians believe that God raised Jesus from the dead.
9.1

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

Transitive: to raise a ghost or spirit
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The ancient druids believed they could raise the spirits of their ancestors by performing sacred ceremonies.
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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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

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Transitive: to raise sb
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Examples
I raised him on the open line.
13

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

Ditransitive: to raise sb a sum
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Examples
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 company decided to raise her to the position of regional manager due to her exceptional performance.
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.
16

to bet an amount greater than that wagered by another player during a round of betting

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He always raises when he thinks his hand is strong.
Raise
01

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

raise definition and meaning
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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 incline, often referring to a physical rise or gradient in terrain

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The car struggled to drive up the long raise on the hill.
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