Looking for the meaning or definition of the word raise? That's all it means.
to lift something up
raise, rise, wage hike, hike, wage increase, salary increase(noun)the amount a salary is increased
"he got a 3% raise"; "he got a wage hike"
ascent, acclivity, rise, raise, climb, upgrade(noun)an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
"the car couldn't make it up the rise"
raise(noun)increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
"I'll see your raise and double it"
lift, raise, heave(verb)the act of raising something
"he responded with a lift of his eyebrow"; "fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up"
raise(verb)raise the level or amount of something
"raise my salary"; "raise the price of bread"
raise, lift, elevate, get up, bring up(verb)raise from a lower to a higher position
"Raise your hands"; "Lift a load"
raise(verb)cause to be heard or known; express or utter
"raise a shout"; "raise a protest"; "raise a sad cry"
raise(verb)collect funds for a specific purpose
"The President raised several million dollars for his college"
grow, raise, farm, produce(verb)cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
"The Bordeaux region produces great red wines"; "They produce good ham in Parma"; "We grow wheat here"; "We raise hogs here"
rear, raise, bring up, nurture, parent(verb)bring up
"raise a family"; "bring up children"
raise, conjure, conjure up, invoke, evoke, stir, call down, arouse, bring up, put forward, call forth(verb)summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
"raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "call down the spirits from the mountain"
lift, raise(verb)move upwards
"lift one's eyes"
raise, erect, rear, set up, put up(verb)construct, build, or erect
"Raise a barn"
arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke(verb)call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
"arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy"
raise(verb)create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
"raise hell"; "raise the roof"; "raise Cain"
lift, raise, elevate(verb)raise in rank or condition
"The new law lifted many people from poverty"
enhance, heighten, raise(verb)increase
"This will enhance your enjoyment"; "heighten the tension"
promote, upgrade, advance, kick upstairs, raise, elevate(verb)give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
"John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"; "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms"; "I got promoted after many years of hard work"
raise, leaven, prove(verb)cause to puff up with a leaven
"unleavened bread"
raise(verb)bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
raise(verb)bet more than the previous player
recruit, levy, raise(verb)cause to assemble or enlist in the military
"raise an army"; "recruit new soldiers"
raise, bring up(verb)put forward for consideration or discussion
"raise the question of promotions"; "bring up an unpleasant topic"
raise(verb)pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
"raise your `o'"
raise(verb)activate or stir up
"raise a mutiny"
raise(verb)establish radio communications with
"They managed to raise Hanoi last night"
raise(verb)multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
raise(verb)bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project
"raised edges"
raise, lift(verb)invigorate or heighten
"lift my spirits"; "lift his ego"
lift, raise(verb)put an end to
"lift a ban"; "raise a siege"
resurrect, raise, upraise(verb)cause to become alive again
"raise from the dead"; "Slavery is already dead, and cannot be resurrected"; "Upraising ghosts"
something added (as by growth)the school board approved a raise in the maximum family income for students qualifying for reduced-price lunches
to move from a lower to a higher place or positionhe asked members of the audience to raise their hands if they had been to his show before
to bring to maturity through care and educationsince she was only two when her mother died, the girl was raised mainly by her aunt
to bring (something volatile or intense) into beinga proposal to cover the library's red brick with vinyl siding raised a mighty ruckus with those favoring historical preservation
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)the lawsuit raised old resentments that had never been completely extinguished
to fix in an upright positionthe mattress will fit into the moving truck only if we raise it on its side
to form by putting together parts or materialsraised a memorial on the site of the historic event
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and careraises ducks, geese, and other exotic fowl ultimately destined for the dinner table
to make greater in size, amount, or numberthe multiplex raised the ticket price
to move higher in rank or positionhe was recently raised to lieutenant in the fire department
to present or bring forward for discussionone member of the tour raised the subject of appropriate attire for visits to sacred sites in the Holy Land
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)too afraid to raise an objection
Welcome to howtosay.co.in! I'm Ravisankar Mayakrishnan, the author behind the scenes, working tirelessly to bring you a platform that celebrates language and communication. Our platform is designed to assist you in discovering the right words and pronunciations effortlessly. Whether you're learning a new language, improving your communication skills, or exploring the world of linguistics, our tools provide you with accurate translations, clear pronunciations, and useful language resources. Join us on a journey of linguistic exploration and empowerment, where every word is just a click away. Discover more about me and the journey of HowToSay.co.in at About us section.
