raise - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

raise

Third Person

raises

Present Participle

raising

Past Tense

raised

Past Participle

raised

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

transitive

Can you raise the lamp so I can see?
Raise your hand if you know the right answer.
She raised both arms above her head.
She raised her eyes from her work.
William raised his hat and smiled at her.

Synonyms:

up elevate lift bring up hoist get up

Antonyms:

lower

to make the intensity, level, or amount of something increase

transitive

They are raising their voices to be heard over the loud music.
The company has raised its prices due to increased production costs.
The teacher raised the difficulty of the test unexpectedly.
The government raises taxes to fund public services.
The chef is raising the heat to cook the steak perfectly.

Synonyms:

amplify increase up grow expand augment manifold boost

to construct or build something, particularly a structure

transitive

A fence was being raised around the property.
Monuments were raised in honor of the dead.
Our priority will be to raise a boundary wall and prevent trespassing.

Synonyms:

rear erect put up set up

Antonyms:

level

to cause an idea, proposal, etc. to be considered, discussed, or noticed

transitive

Are there any other questions you would like to raise at the meeting?
We will raise the issue of working hours with the manager.
I have raised this issue with the environmental health office.
I'm glad you raised the subject of money.
You raise some interesting points.

Synonyms:

bring up moot

to assemble money or resources, particularly in order to achieve or create something

transitive

Hammond Co. will need to raise $2 million to finance the offer.
She was attempting to raise $20,000.
The event raised over £30 000 for cancer research.
The fundraiser aims to raise money for a new public park.
She organized a campaign to raise funds for cancer research.

to grow or reproduce animals or plants

transitive

Farmers cleared the land in order to raise cattle.
He raised cattle in Nebraska when he was young.
Jim retired to raise raspberries.
She’s been raising sheep for over 40 years.
They raise corn, soybeans and alfalfa on 460 acres.

Synonyms:

farm grow produce rear

to position oneself in an upright position

transitive

Adele raised herself from the pillows.
He raised himself up on one elbow to watch.

Synonyms:

lift

to provoke by bringing a feeling or memory into the mind

transitive

It had been a difficult day but she managed to raise a smile.
It wasn't an easy audience but he raised a laugh with his joke.
The plans for the new development have raised angry protests from local residents.
To raise doubts in people’s minds.

Synonyms:

evoke provoke arouse kindle enkindle fire elicit

to bring a dead person back to life

transitive

Christians believe that God raised Jesus from the dead.
The ancient myth tells of a powerful sorcerer who could raise the dead with a single incantation.
The folk legend spoke of a mystical potion that had the power to raise the dead and grant eternal life.
The story depicted a grief-stricken protagonist who sought out a way to raise his deceased lover from the grave.

Synonyms:

upraise resurrect

to end a siege, blockade, or embargo imposed on an enemy or a territory

transitive

In late April Henry decided to raise the siege.
The relief forces arrived just in time to raise the siege and save the besieged city from capture.
The economic sanctions were raised after the signing of the peace treaty, signaling the end of hostilities.
The international community pressured the aggressor nation to raise the blockade, easing the humanitarian crisis in the region.

Synonyms:

lift

(mathematics) to multiply a number or amount by itself a specified number of times

transitive

3 raised to the 7th power is 2,187
3 raised to the power of 3 is 27 (= 3 × 3 × 3).

to call someone and reach them by radio or phone

transitive

I raised him on the open line.
We managed to raise him on his mobile phone.

(in card games) to place the highest bet in the game

I'll raise you another hundred dollars.

to promote to or grant someone a higher position

transitive

The company decided to raise her to the position of regional manager due to her exceptional performance.
After demonstrating strong leadership skills, he was raised to the role of team supervisor.
In recognition of her dedication, she was raised to the position of director of operations.
The school board voted to raise her to the position of principal for her commitment to student success.
The organization raised him to the rank of captain for his outstanding service in the field.