RAISE

Definition of RAISE

  1. (verb)raise the level or amount of something
  2. (verb)raise from a lower to a higher position
  3. (verb)cause to be heard or known; express or utter
  4. (verb)collect funds for a specific purpose
  5. (verb)cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
  6. (verb)look after a child until it is an adult
  7. (verb)summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
  8. (verb)move upwards
  9. (verb)construct, build, or erect
  10. (verb)call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  11. (verb)create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
  12. (verb)raise in rank or condition
  13. (verb)increase the level of
  14. (verb)give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
  15. (verb)cause to puff up with a leaven
  16. (verb)bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
  17. (verb)bet more than the previous player
  18. (verb)cause to assemble or enlist in the military
  19. (verb)put forward for consideration or discussion
  20. (verb)pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
  21. (verb)activate or stir up
  22. (verb)establish radio communications with
  23. (verb)multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
  24. (verb)bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project
  25. (verb)invigorate or heighten
  26. (verb)put an end to
  27. (verb)cause to become alive again
  28. (noun)the amount a salary is increased
  29. (noun)an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
  30. (noun)increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
  31. (noun)the act of raising something