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raise

/reiz/
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The word "raise" is a versatile English word that can function as both a verb and a noun. Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand it better:

Definition:
  1. As a verb: To lift something to a higher position or to increase something.
  2. As a noun: The act of lifting something or an increase, especially in salary.
Usage Instructions:
  • Verb: Use "raise" when you want to express the action of lifting something or increasing something.
  • Noun: Use "raise" when you are talking about the act of raising or an increase, such as in salary.
Examples:
  • Verb: "Please raise your hand if you know the answer." (This means to lift your hand up.)
  • Noun: "She received a 5% raise at her job." (This means her salary increased by 5%.)
Advanced Usage:

  • Raise a question: To bring up a topic for discussion.

    • Example: "During the meeting, I would like to raise a question about our budget."

  • Raise hell: To create a disturbance or cause trouble.

    • Example: "The fans began to raise hell when their team lost the game."
Word Variants:
  • Raising (verb): The present participle form.
    • Example: "They are raising funds for charity."
  • Raised (verb): The past tense form.
    • Example: "He raised the flag."
Different Meanings:
  • To raise spirits: To make someone feel happier.
    • Example: "A good joke can raise my spirits."
  • To raise an army: To gather people for military service.
    • Example: "The king decided to raise an army to defend his kingdom."
Synonyms:
  • Lift
  • Elevate
  • Increase
  • Boost
  • Promote
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • Raise the bar: To set a higher standard.
    • Example: "The new policies have raised the bar for workplace safety."
  • Raise your voice: To speak louder, often to express anger or frustration.
    • Example: "There’s no need to raise your voice; we can talk calmly."
Summary:

"Raise" is a useful word that means to lift or increase something. Remember that you can use it in various contexts, whether you're talking about lifting your hand, increasing your salary, or even discussing a topic in a meeting.

Noun
  1. the act of raising something
    • he responded with a lift of his eyebrow
    • fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up
  2. increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
    • I'll see your raise and double it
  3. an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
    • the car couldn't make it up the rise
  4. the amount a salary is increased
    • he got a 3% raise
    • he got a wage hike
Verb
  1. cause to become alive again
    • raise from the dead
    • Slavery is already dead, and cannot be resurrected
    • Upraising ghosts
  2. put an end to
    • lift a ban
    • raise a siege
  3. invigorate or heighten
    • lift my spirits
    • lift his ego
  4. bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project
    • raised edges
  5. multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
  6. establish radio communications with
    • They managed to raise Hanoi last night
  7. activate or stir up
    • raise a mutiny
  8. pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
    • raise your `o'
  9. put forward for consideration or discussion
    • raise the question of promotions
    • bring up an unpleasant topic
  10. cause to assemble or enlist in the military
    • raise an army
    • recruit new soldiers
  11. bet more than the previous player
  12. bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
  13. cause to puff up with a leaven
    • unleavened bread
  14. give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
    • John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired
    • Women tend not to advance in the major law firms
    • I got promoted after many years of hard work
  15. increase
    • This will enhance your enjoyment
    • heighten the tension
  16. raise in rank or condition
    • The new law lifted many people from poverty
  17. create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
    • raise hell
    • raise the roof
    • raise Cain
  18. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
    • arouse pity
    • raise a smile
    • evoke sympathy
  19. construct, build, or erect
    • Raise a barn
  20. move upwards
    • lift one's eyes
  21. summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
    • raise the specter of unemployment
    • he conjured wild birds in the air
    • call down the spirits from the mountain
  22. bring up
    • raise a family
    • bring up children
  23. cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
    • The Bordeaux region produces great red wines
    • They produce good ham in Parma
    • We grow wheat here
    • We raise hogs here
  24. collect funds for a specific purpose
    • The President raised several million dollars for his college
  25. cause to be heard or known; express or utter
    • raise a shout
    • raise a protest
    • raise a sad cry
  26. raise from a lower to a higher position
    • Raise your hands
    • Lift a load
  27. raise the level or amount of something
    • raise my salary
    • raise the price of bread

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