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raise

British pronunciation/ɹˈe‍ɪz/
American pronunciation/ˈɹeɪz/
to raise
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to put something in a higher place or lift it to a higher position

antonyms : lower
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2

to construct, build, something, particularly a structure

synonyms : erect
put up
rear
set up
antonyms : level
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3

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

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4

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

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4.1

put forward an idea, suggestion, etc. for to be discussed or considered

synonyms : bring up
5

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

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6

(of animals or plants) to grow or reproduce

synonyms : farm
grow
produce
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6.1

to take care of a child until they are grown up

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7

to position oneself in an upright position

synonyms : lift
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8

to move upward in rank or position

synonyms : elevate
lift
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8.1

to promote to or grant someone a higher position

9

to provoke by bringing a feeling or memory into the mind

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10

bring a dead person back to life

synonyms : resurrect
upraise
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10.1

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

11

***abandon or force an enemy to abandon (a siege, blockade, or embargo).

synonyms : lift
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12

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

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13

to call someone and reach them by radio or phone

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14

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

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15

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

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16

to boost the production of an antiserum, an antibody, or some other biologically active substance

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Raise
[NOUN]
1

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

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2

the act of raising something

synonyms : heave
lift
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3

increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)

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4

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

antonyms : descent
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Examples
1The bank raised interest rates.
2Many shops have raised their prices.
3The book raises many important questions.
4Local residents have raised concerns about late-night noise.
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