RAISE

Definition of RAISE

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