Raise

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NOUN

the amount a salary is increased

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)

the act of raising something

VERB

raise the level or amount of something

raise from a lower to a higher position

cause to be heard or known

collect funds for a specific purpose

cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques

look after a child until it is an adult

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

move upwards

construct, build, or erect

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise

raise in rank or condition

increase

give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

cause to puff up with a leaven

bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level

bet more than the previous player

cause to assemble or enlist in the military

put forward for consideration or discussion

pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth

activate or stir up

establish radio communications with

multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3

bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project

invigorate or heighten

put an end to

cause to become alive again

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