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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151 They'll need to raise £1 million in venture capital if they're to get the business off the ground.
152 They had a football match to raise cash for the hospital.
153 I'll raise both hands in favor of damming the river.
154 Stan's dad died, leaving his mother to raise three sons alone.
155 The object of the exercise is to raise money for the charity.
156 The Republic of Ireland is expected to raise interest rates.
157 I hammered on all the doors to raise the alarm.
158 Why risk life and limb jumping out of a plane just to raise money for charity?
159 A local doctor was the first to raise the alarm about this latest virus.
160 This tax would raise petrol prices by about 3.5p per litre.
161 We must do everything we can to raise the people's living standards.
162 I'll raise both hands in favour of damming the river.
163 As I have already mentioned[Sentencedict.com ], I doubt that we will able to raise all the money we need.
164 She was apt to raise her voice and wave her hands about.
165 This is all part of a new back-to-basics campaign to raise standards.
166 This sheet contained a list of problems a patient might like to raise with the doctor.
167 In order to raise funds,Jane had to part with all her property.
168 The team will go racing next year if - and it's a very big if - they can raise six million pounds.
169 How were they going to raise enough money for it?
170 His main task is to raise enough finance to repay secured loans.
171 She felt it incumbent upon/on her to raise the subject at their meeting.
172 They didn't want to raise any false hopes, but they believed her husband had escaped capture.
173 They did a charity performance on the first night, to raise money for AIDS research.
174 The main function of the merchant banks is to raise capital for industry.
175 You should raise a rumpus about the lack of safety routines here.
176 Did he ever lose his temper, ever raise his voice ?
177 The increase in interest rates will raise the cost of living.
178 I'll raise hell with whoever is responsible for this mess.
179 Surely the local business community could have rallied to raise the cash.
180 The trade unions bargained away their rights in exchange for a small pay raise.