26984 words

raises

20 definitions • 43 examples
1
to lift something to a higher position:

Examples:

Would all those in favour please raise their hands?
He raised the window and leaned out.
Mary Quant was the first fashion designer to raise hemlines.
2
to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc.:

Examples:

I had to raise my voice (= speak more loudly) to make myself heard over the noise.
The inspector said that standards at the school had to be raised.
Our little chat has raised my spirits (= made me feel happier).
3
to cause to exist:

Examples:

I want to raise (= talk about) two problems/questions with you.
I want to start my own business if I can raise (= obtain) the money/cash/capital/funds.
formal The chapel was raised (= built) as a memorial to her son.
4
to take care of a person, or an animal or plant, until they are completely grown:

Examples:

Her parents died when she was a baby and she was raised by her grandparents.
The lambs had to be raised by hand (= fed milk by people) when their mother died.
The farmer raises (= breeds) chickens and pigs.
The soil around here isn't good enough for raising (= growing) crops.
5
If you raise another player in a game of cards, you risk more money than that player has risked:

Examples:

I'll raise you.
[ + two objects ] I'll raise you $50.
6
to end or stop:

Examples:

They agreed to raise the trade embargo if three conditions were met.
After three weeks the siege was raised.
7
to communicate with someone, especially by phone or radio:

Examples:

I've been trying to raise Jack/Tokyo all day.
8
an increase in the amount that you are paid for the work you do:

Examples:

She asked the boss for a raise.
9
to cause something to be lifted up or become higher:

Examples:

He raised the window shades.
Stephie raised her hand to ask the teacher a question.
10
to cause something to become bigger or stronger; increase:

Examples:

I had to raise my voice to be heard over the noise in the classroom.
There are no plans to raise taxes, the president said.
I don’t want to raise your hopes too much, but I think the worst of the flooding is over.
11
to take care of children or young animals until completely grown:

Examples:

They raised a family and now want to enjoy their retirement.
12
to bring something to your attention; cause to be noticed:

Examples:

This raises a number of important issues.
13
To raise money is to succeed in getting it:

Examples:

I want to start my own business if I can raise enough money.
14
an increase in the amount money you earn:

Examples:

She asked her boss for a raise.
16
to manage to get money to invest in a business, project, property, etc.:

Examples:

17
to mention something that you are worried or not sure about so that it can be examined and dealt with:
18
to prepare an invoice:

Examples:

The exporter raises an invoice in the usual way on the overseas buyer.
19
to make or arrange a phone call, especially to discuss technical help, business, etc.:

Examples:

If you have a technical fault, you can raise a call using the in-house system.
20
an increase in salary or wages:

Examples:

A 2% raise for each employee would add $28 million to the overall budget.

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