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ALL meanings of raise

raise
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  • verb raise to cause (a blister, welt, etc) to form on the skin 0
  • verb raise to expel (phlegm) by coughing 0
  • verb raise to modify the articulation of (a vowel) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth 0
  • verb raise to multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times 0
  • verb raise to institute (a suit or action at law) 0
  • verb raise to draw up (a summons) 0
  • verb raise to increase the amount payable on (a cheque, money order, etc) fraudulently 0
  • verb raise to push (a stone) towards the tee with another stone 0
  • noun raise the act or an instance of raising 0
  • noun raise an increase, esp in salary, wages, etc; rise 0
  • verb transitive raise to cause to rise; move to a higher level; lift; elevate 0
  • verb transitive raise to bring to or place in an upright position 0
  • verb transitive raise to construct or erect (a building, etc.) 0
  • verb transitive raise to wake from sleep 0
  • verb transitive raise to stir up; arouse; incite 0
  • verb transitive raise to increase in size, value, amount, etc. 0
  • verb transitive raise to increase in degree, intensity, strength, etc. 0
  • verb transitive raise to improve the position, rank, or situation of 0
  • verb transitive raise to cause to arise, appear, come, etc.; esp., to bring back as from death; reanimate 0
  • verb transitive raise to cause to come about; provoke; inspire 0
  • verb transitive raise to bring forward for consideration 0
  • verb transitive raise to collect, gather, or procure (an army, money, etc.) 0
  • verb transitive raise to utter (a cry, shout, etc.) 0
  • verb transitive raise to cause to become light; leaven (bread, etc.) 0
  • verb transitive raise to cause to grow or to breed 0
  • verb transitive raise to bring up or rear (children) 0
  • verb transitive raise to establish radio communication with 0
  • verb transitive raise to cause (a blister) to form 0
  • verb transitive raise to make (a nap on cloth) with teasels, etc. 0
  • verb transitive raise to increase by fraud the face value of (a check, etc.) 0
  • verb transitive raise to cause (land, another ship, etc.) to seem to rise over the horizon by approaching it; come within sight of 0
  • verb transitive raise to increase (one's partner's bid in a suit or in no-trump) 0
  • verb transitive raise to change the sound of (a vowel) by putting the tongue in a higher position 0
  • verb transitive raise to bet more than (the highest preceding bet or bettor) 0
  • intransitive verb raise to rise or arise 0
  • intransitive verb raise to increase the bet 0
  • noun raise an act of raising 0
  • noun raise an increase in amount 0
  • noun raise an increase in salary or wages, or in a bet 0
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