raise

raise · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Lift or move to a higher position.

  2. 2.

    Increase the amount, level, or strength of.

  3. 3.

    Bring up a child.

  4. 4.

    Collect or accumulate money.

  5. 5.

    Cause to be heard, considered, or discussed.

  6. 6.

    Breed or grow animals or plants.

  7. 7.

    (US) An increase in salary.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    raise the bar — Set a higher standard.
  • •
    raise eyebrows — Cause surprise or disapproval.
  • •
    raise hell — Make a lot of trouble.
  • •
    raise the roof — Make a lot of noise; celebrate loudly.
  • •
    raise the stakes — Increase the risk or importance.
  • •
    raise a family — Bring up children.

Related words

Antonyms: drop, lower, reduce
See also: increase, lift, lower, rise
Synonyms: elevate, increase, lift, rear

Etymology

From Old Norse reisa ("to raise"), from Proto-Germanic raisijaną ("to raise").