Raise: meaning, definitions and examples

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raise

 

[ reษชz ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

hand

To lift or move something to a higher position

Synonyms

elevate, hoist, lift

Examples of usage

  • She raised her hand to ask a question.
  • He raised the flag to signal the start of the race.
Context #2 | Verb

increase

To increase the amount, level, or strength of something

Synonyms

boost, heighten, increase

Examples of usage

  • The government decided to raise taxes.
  • She raised her voice to be heard over the noise.
Context #3 | Noun

money

An increase in salary or wages

Synonyms

increase in pay, salary increase, wage hike

Examples of usage

  • She got a raise after her performance review.
  • The company announced a raise for all employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "raise" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น levantar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erheben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengangkat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฝั–ะผะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podnosiฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒใกไธŠใ’ใ‚‹ (mochiageru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉlever

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ levantar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaldฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“ค์–ด ์˜ฌ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค (deureo ollida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูุน (raf'a)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvednout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zodvihnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธพ่ตท (jว” qว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dvigniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lyfta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั‚ะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒ•แƒ (atseva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaldฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ levantar

Etymology

The word 'raise' originated from the Old Norse word 'reisa' meaning 'to cause to rise'. It entered the English language in the 13th century. Over time, its meanings expanded to include various contexts such as lifting, increasing, and promoting. The term has been widely used in both literal and figurative senses, reflecting its versatility in English vocabulary.

See also: raised, upraised.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,816, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.