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raise

 
 
pronunciation:
reIz
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: raises, raising, raised
definition 1: to elevate to a higher position; lift.
They raised the curtain and the play began.He picked up the sword and raised it in the air.Everyone raised their glasses for the toast.If you want to ask a question, raise your hand.
 
synonyms:
elevate, hoist, lift, upraise
antonyms:
lower, sink
similar words:
boost, heave, hike, pick up, rear, right, rise, uplift
definition 2: to erect (a building or other structure).
They raised a lot of windmills on top of that hill last year.
synonyms:
erect
antonyms:
demolish, raze, tear down
similar words:
build, construct, rear
definition 3: to put upright.
Together they raised the sides of the new barn.
synonyms:
erect, set up, stand
antonyms:
lay
similar words:
rear, right, rise, upright
definition 4: to cause to grow, or to support the development of.
These farmers usually raise goats and chickens.We've begun to raise beans this year.
synonyms:
bring up, cultivate, grow, rear
similar words:
boost, breed, father, foster, mother, nurture
definition 5: to rear (a child) in a certain way or in a certain religion.
Our father was a Protestant, but our mother raised us Catholic.
synonyms:
bring up
definition 6: to put forward for consideration.
I'd like to raise an issue with you, and I hope you'll think about it.It's hard to raise such a sensitive topic with this group of people.
synonyms:
advance, broach, propose, suggest
antonyms:
withdraw
similar words:
introduce, present, put
definition 7: to bring back to life.
The quick procedure seemed to raise him from the dead.
synonyms:
resurrect, resuscitate
similar words:
reanimate, restore, revive
definition 8: to arouse.
The news raised his hopes.
synonyms:
arouse, rouse, stir
antonyms:
dampen, dash
similar words:
awaken, excite, inflame, pique, quicken, revive, stimulate, uplift
definition 9: to gather; collect.
We raised six thousand dollars for the new church roof.
synonyms:
amass, collect, gather
similar words:
assemble, garner, levy, rally
definition 10: to awaken.
She raised us at eight o'clock.
synonyms:
arouse, awaken, rouse, wake
definition 11: to increase (the value or price of something).
They raised the price of gas again.
synonyms:
increase
antonyms:
depress, lower, reduce
similar words:
boost, hike
definition 12: to promote in rank, dignity, or office.
synonyms:
advance, promote
antonyms:
lower
similar words:
boost, dignify, elevate, exalt
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to increase the amount of a bet during a hand in poker.
He had a good hand, so he decided to raise.
similar words:
elevate, go
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: an increase in wages or salary.
She decided to ask her boss for a raise.He got a raise, so now he's celebrating.They worked for the company for years without a raise in pay.
synonyms:
hike
definition 2: the act of increasing.
synonyms:
increase
antonyms:
cut, reduction
similar words:
boost, elevation, growth, rise
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derivations: raisable (raiseable) (adj.), raised (adj.)
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