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
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Can you raise the lamp so I can see?
Raise your hand if you know the right answer.
02

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

Transitive: to raise a level or amount
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They are raising their voices to be heard over the loud music.
The company has raised its prices due to increased production costs.
03

to construct or build something, particularly a structure

Transitive: to raise a structure
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A fence was being raised around the property.
Monuments were raised in honor of the dead.
04

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

Transitive: to raise an idea or proposal
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Are there any other questions you would like to raise at the meeting?
We will raise the issue of working hours with the manager.
05

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

Transitive: to raise money or resources
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Hammond Co. will need to raise $ 2 million to finance the offer.
She was attempting to raise $20,000.
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.
He raised cattle in Nebraska when he was young.
6.1

to take care of a child until they are grown up

Transitive: to raise a child
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I raise my children with love and discipline.
She is raising her niece while her sister is in college.
07

to position oneself in an upright position

Transitive: to raise oneself
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Adele raised herself from the pillows.
He raised himself up on one elbow to watch.
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.
It was n't an easy audience but he raised a laugh with his joke.
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.
The ancient myth tells of a powerful sorcerer who could raise the dead with a single incantation.
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.
The paranormal investigator attempted to raise the spirit of the deceased using a séance.
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.
The relief forces arrived just in time to raise the siege and save the besieged city from capture.
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
3 raised to the power of 3 is 27 (= 3 × 3 × 3 ).
12

to call someone and reach them by radio or phone

Transitive: to raise sb
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I raised him on the open line.
We managed to raise him on his mobile phone.
13

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

Ditransitive: to raise sb a sum
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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.
After demonstrating strong leadership skills, he was raised to the role of team supervisor.
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.
They have been raising a petition against the war.
Raise
01

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

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A raise is expected after the annual review.
Due to inflation, many workers demanded a raise.
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)

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