raise

US /reɪz/
UK /reɪz/
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1.

levantar, elevar

lift or move to a higher position or level

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She raised her hand to ask a question.
Ella levantó la mano para hacer una pregunta.
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They plan to raise the bridge by another meter.
Planean elevar el puente un metro más.
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liftelevatehoistheaveuplift
2.

aumentar, subir

increase the amount, level, or strength of

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The company decided to raise prices.
La empresa decidió subir los precios.
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They need to raise awareness about climate change.
Necesitan aumentar la conciencia sobre el cambio climático.
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increaseboostescalateamplifymagnify
3.

criar, educar

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

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She worked hard to raise her children.
Ella trabajó duro para criar a sus hijos.
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They decided to raise their family in the countryside.
Decidieron criar a su familia en el campo.
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rearnurturebring upeducatefoster
1.

aumento, subida

an increase in salary

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I asked my boss for a raise.
Le pedí a mi jefe un aumento.
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She received a significant raise after her performance review.
Recibió un aumento significativo después de su evaluación de desempeño.
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pay raisesalary increaseincrementhikeboost
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