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"raise" Meaning in English

1. summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

Part of speech : verb

Example : raise the specter of unemployment

Synonyms

stir , arouse , invoke , conjure , call down , put forward , evoke , conjure up , call forth

2. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

Part of speech : verb

Synonyms

fire , arouse , elicit , provoke , evoke , enkindle , kindle

3. give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

Part of speech : verb

Synonyms

advance , upgrade , elevate , promote , kick upstairs

4. the amount a salary is increased

Part of speech : noun

Example : They got a 3% raise.

Synonyms

hike , rise , wage hike , wage increase , salary increase

5. an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

Part of speech : noun

Synonyms

rise , ascent , climb , upgrade , acclivity

6. increase

Part of speech : verb

Synonyms

hike , boost , heighten , enhance , hike up

7. construct, build, or erect

Part of speech : verb

Synonyms

erect , rear , put up , set up

8. cause to become alive again

Part of speech : verb

Example : raise from the dead

Synonyms

resurrect , upraise

9. raise in rank or condition

Part of speech : verb

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10. cause to assemble or enlist in the military

Part of speech : verb

Example : raise an army

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11. cause to puff up with a leaven

Part of speech : verb

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12. bring up

Part of speech : verb

Example : raise a family

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13. the act of raising something

Part of speech : noun

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14. put an end to

Part of speech : verb

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15. invigorate or heighten

Part of speech : verb

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16. put forward for consideration or discussion

Part of speech : verb

Example : raise the question of promotions

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17. cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques

Part of speech : verb

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18. move upwards

Part of speech : verb

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19. raise from a lower to a higher position

Part of speech : verb

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20. increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)

Part of speech : noun

Example : I'll see your raise and double it

21. raise the level or amount of something

Part of speech : verb

Example : raise my salary

22. bring into relief and cause to project, usually referring to a surface or design

Part of speech : verb

Example : I raised the lines on the design to make it more tactile.

23. multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3

Part of speech : verb

24. establish radio communications with

Part of speech : verb

Example : They managed to raise Hanoi last night

25. activate or stir up

Part of speech : verb

Example : raise a mutiny

26. cause to be heard or known

Part of speech : verb

27. pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth

Part of speech : verb

Example : raise your `o'

28. bet more than the previous player

Part of speech : verb

29. bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level

Part of speech : verb

30. create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise

Part of speech : verb

Example : raise hell

31. to collect funds for a specific purpose

Part of speech : verb

Example : The President raised several million dollars for their college.

Translation for "raise"

raise meaning in Spanish : aumento

raise meaning in German : erziehen

raise meaning in Japanese : 上げる

raise meaning in Turkish : yükseltmek

raise meaning in Chinese : 提高

raise meaning in Arabic : ربى

raise meaning in Polish : podnieść

raise meaning in Hindi : उठाना

raise meaning in French : élever

raise meaning in Russian : повышение

raise meaning in Tamil : உயர்த்த

raise meaning in Telugu : పెంచడానికి

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