Raise

/ɹˈe‍ɪz/

/ˈɹeɪz/

Definition & Meaning of "raise"

to raise

VERB

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

Transitive: to raise sth

Example

Can you raise the lamp so I can see?

Raise your hand if you know the right answer.

She raised both arms above her head.

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

Transitive: to raise a level or amount

Example

They are raising their voices to be heard over the loud music.

The company has raised its prices due to increased production costs.

The teacher raised the difficulty of the test unexpectedly.

to construct or build something, particularly a structure

Transitive: to raise a structure

Example

A fence was being raised around the property.

Monuments were raised in honor of the dead.

Our priority will be to raise a boundary wall and prevent trespassing.

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

bring up

moot

Transitive: to raise an idea or proposal

Example

Are there any other questions you would like to raise at the meeting?

We will raise the issue of working hours with the manager.

I have raised this issue with the environmental health office.

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

Transitive: to raise money or resources

Example

Hammond Co. will need to raise $ 2 million to finance the offer.

She was attempting to raise $20,000.

The event raised over £ 30 000 for cancer research.

to grow or reproduce animals or plants

rear

Transitive: to raise plants or livestock

Example

Farmers cleared the land in order to raise cattle.

He raised cattle in Nebraska when he was young.

Jim retired to raise raspberries.

6.1

to take care of a child until they are grown up

bring up

parent

raise

rear

Transitive: to raise a child

Example

I raise my children with love and discipline.

She is raising her niece while her sister is in college.

They raised their daughter to be independent and strong.

to position oneself in an upright position

Transitive: to raise oneself

Example

Adele raised herself from the pillows.

He raised himself up on one elbow to watch.

to provoke by bringing a feeling or memory into the mind

Transitive: to raise a reaction or feeling

Example

It had been a difficult day but she managed to raise a smile.

It was n't an easy audience but he raised a laugh with his joke.

The plans for the new development have raised angry protests from local residents.

to bring a dead person back to life

Transitive: to raise a dead person

Example

Christians believe that God raised Jesus from the dead.

The ancient myth tells of a powerful sorcerer who could raise the dead with a single incantation.

The folk legend spoke of a mystical potion that had the power to raise the dead and grant eternal life.

9.1

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.

The paranormal investigator attempted to raise the spirit of the deceased using a séance.

The witch raised the spirits of the departed during the midnight ritual in the forest.

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

Transitive: to raise a siege or blockade

Example

In late April Henry decided to raise the siege.

The relief forces arrived just in time to raise the siege and save the besieged city from capture.

The economic sanctions were raised after the signing of the peace treaty, signaling the end of hostilities.

(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

3 raised to the power of 3 is 27 (= 3 × 3 × 3 ).

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.

(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.

to promote to or grant someone a higher position

Transitive: to raise sb to a position or rank

Example

The company decided to raise her to the position of regional manager due to her exceptional performance.

After demonstrating strong leadership skills, he was raised to the role of team supervisor.

In recognition of her dedication, she was raised to the position of director of operations.

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

NOUN

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

Example

A raise is expected after the annual review.

Due to inflation, many workers demanded a raise.

She decided to switch jobs after being denied a raise.

the act of raising something

increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

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