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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211 We have had to raise our prices because of rising costs.
212 Anyone wishing to dissent from the motion should now raise their hand.
213 By broadening the tax base the chancellor could raise more revenues.
214 The bank staff got up to all sorts of antics to raise money for charity.
215 Their aim is to raise a million pounds to get the homeless off the streets.
216 The hospital is trying to raise funds for a new kidney machine.
217 The Trust hopes to raise $1 million to buy land.
218 Raise the seedlings in the greenhouse[sentencedict.com], and transplant when the weather becomes warmer.
219 I am negotiating with financiers to raise seed capital for my latest venture.
220 You can get fit, and at the same time raise money for a worthy cause .
221 A sale is being held to raise funds for the school.
222 If we can raise enough money,[sentencedict.com/raise.html] there's a fighting chance we can save the project.
223 We aim to raise the visibility of ethnic minorities in our organization.
224 They are going to raise the level of the banks to prevent flooding.
225 The government has encountered strong opposition to its plans to raise income tax.
226 It was time for Dean to settle down and raise a family .
227 By broadening the tax base he could raise more revenue.
228 The Raleigh International Bike Ride is open to anyone who wants to raise money for a good cause.
229 It had been a difficult day but she managed to raise a smile.
230 I didn't know if I could raise a child by myself.
231 I am organising a benefit gig in Bristol to raise these funds.