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raise

verb

/reɪz/

Meaning

To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.

She raised her hand to ask a question.

raise the bar

lift, elevate, increase, boost, enhance

lower, drop, decrease

raise a hand, raise money, raise awareness, raise the bar

To look at something carefully to check for problems or details.

to make or become six times as great or as many

to give out or spread something among several people or places

to remove one's clothes

to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly

to allow or permit; to give permission