raise

US /reɪz/
UK /reɪz/
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1.

lift or move to a higher position or level

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She raised her hand to ask a question.
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They plan to raise the bridge by another meter.
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liftelevatehoistheaveuplift
2.

increase the amount, level, or strength of

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The company decided to raise prices.
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They need to raise awareness about climate change.
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increaseboostescalateamplifymagnify
3.

bring up and care for (a child) until they are grown

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She worked hard to raise her children.
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They decided to raise their family in the countryside.
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rearnurturebring upeducatefoster
1.

an increase in salary

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I asked my boss for a raise.
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She received a significant raise after her performance review.
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pay raisesalary increaseincrementhikeboost
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raise hellraised bedraise the roofself-raising flourraise your eyebrows