Synonym: boost, build, construct, create, elevate, hoist, increase, lift, produce, rear. Antonym: lay, lower. Similar words: aisle, waist, rail, trail, trait, drain, arise, strain. Meaning: [reɪz] 
n. 1. the amount a salary is increased 2. an upward slope or grade (as in a road) 3. increasing the size of a bet (as in poker) 4. the act of raising something. v. 1. raise the level or amount of something 2. raise from a lower to a higher position 3. cause to be heard or known; express or utter 4. collect funds for a specific purpose 5. cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques 6. bring up 7. summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic 8. move upwards 9. construct, build, or erect 10. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) 11. create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise 12. raise in rank or condition 13. increase 14. give a promotion to or assign to a higher position 15. cause to puff up with a leaven 16. bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level 17. bet more than the previous player 18. cause to assemble or enlist in the military 19. put forward for consideration or discussion 20. pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth 21. activate or stir up 22. establish radio communications with 23. multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3 24. bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project 25. invigorate or heighten 26. put an end to 27. cause to become alive again.
n. 1. the amount a salary is increased 2. an upward slope or grade (as in a road) 3. increasing the size of a bet (as in poker) 4. the act of raising something. v. 1. raise the level or amount of something 2. raise from a lower to a higher position 3. cause to be heard or known; express or utter 4. collect funds for a specific purpose 5. cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques 6. bring up 7. summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic 8. move upwards 9. construct, build, or erect 10. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) 11. create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise 12. raise in rank or condition 13. increase 14. give a promotion to or assign to a higher position 15. cause to puff up with a leaven 16. bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level 17. bet more than the previous player 18. cause to assemble or enlist in the military 19. put forward for consideration or discussion 20. pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth 21. activate or stir up 22. establish radio communications with 23. multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3 24. bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project 25. invigorate or heighten 26. put an end to 27. cause to become alive again. 
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61 Several alumni have agreed to help raise money.
62 The team need to raise their game.
63 His promotion means a raise in salary.
64 They decided to raise the money by subscription.
65 Do not raise your left arm above the horizontal.
66 Try as he might he could not raise her.
67 Changing the law cannot raise standards.
68 I will not raise a hand against you.
69 What he really desires is a raise.
70 I'd like to raise the issue of publicity.
71 He has helped to raise a lot of money.
72 He was left to raise their two children alone.
73 We need to raise finance for further research.
74 They're standing out for a raise.
75 The latest raise takes his salary into six figures.
76 Health officials have tried to raise awareness about AIDS.
77 Her controversial article is bound to raise hackles.
78 A smaller number of families may raise children.
79 The deal will certainly raise the company's international profile.
80 How can we raise standards in schools?
81 The king was unable to raise an army.
82 We've been shooting for a pay raise for months.
83 Workers requested a raise in the wage.
84 The band's new sound will raise some eyebrows.
85 Raise your hand if you know the answer.
86 He did not raise the subject again.
87 Raise your hand if you know the right answer.
88 Dr Hayward intends to raise the museum's profile .
89 Don't raise his hopes too much.
90 Can anybody think of a way to raise money?