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- Dictionaryraise/reɪz/
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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RAISE definition: 1. to lift something to a higher position: 2. to cause something to increase or become bigger…. Learn more.
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 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 definition: to move to a higher position; lift up; elevate. See examples of RAISE used in a sentence.
Definition of raise verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
35 meanings: 1. to move, cause to move, or elevate to a higher position or level; lift 2. to set or place in an upright.... Click for more definitions.
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.
RAISE definition: 1. to lift something to a higher position: 2. to increase an amount or level: 3. to improve…. Learn more.
Raise Definition. To cause to rise; move to a higher level; lift; elevate. To bring to or place in an upright position. To rise or arise. To wake from sleep. An act of raising. An increase in amount. An increase in salary or wages, or in a bet. (poker) A bet which increased the previous bet.
Definition of raise noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
