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- Dictionaryraise/rāz/
verb
- 1. lift or move to a higher position or level: "she raised both arms above her head" Similar
- 2. increase the amount, level, or strength of: "the bank raised interest rates" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. an increase in salary: North American "he wants a raise and some perks"
- 2. (in poker or brag) an increase in a stake.
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Jul 1, 2012 · 1. : to cause or help to rise to a standing position. 2. a. : awaken, arouse. b. : to stir up : incite. raise a rebellion. c. : to flush (game) from cover. d. : to recall from or as if from death. 3. a. : to set upright by lifting or building. raise a monument.
RAISE definition: 1. to lift something to a higher position: 2. to cause something to increase or become bigger…. Learn more.
Raise can be used almost any time you bring something up, either literally: “if you raise the lid on that trap door you will see a secret passage,” or figuratively: “please don't raise the topic of my arachnophobia.”
Raise, the most general word, may mean to bring something to or toward an upright position with one end resting on the ground; or it may be used in the sense of lift, moving an object a comparatively short distance upward but breaking completely its physical contact with the place where it had been: to raise a ladder; to raise ( lift ) a package.
raise, the most general word, may mean to bring something to or toward an upright position with one end resting on the ground; or it may be used in the sense of lift, moving an object a comparatively short distance upward but breaking completely its physical contact with the place where it had been: to raise a ladder; to raise (lift) a package ...
1. To move to a higher position; elevate: raised the loads with a crane. See Synonyms at lift. 2. To set in an upright or erect position: raise a flagpole. 3. To erect or build: raise a new building. 4. To cause to arise, appear, or exist: The slap raised a welt. 5. To increase in size, quantity, or worth: raise an employee's salary. 6.
Definition of raise verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
RAISE definition: 1. to lift something to a higher position: 2. to increase an amount or level: 3. to improve…. Learn more.
raise something (to something) to increase the amount or level of something to raise salaries/prices/taxes They raised their offer to $500. We need to raise public awareness of the issue. How can we raise standards in schools? Don't tell her about the job until you know for sure—we don't want to raise her hopes (= make her hope too much).
raise meaning, definition, what is raise: to move or lift something to a higher po...: Learn more.
