raise

Sense 1 noun

the amount a salary is increased

he got a 3% raise

Sense 2 verb

raise the level or amount of something

raise my salary

Sense 3 noun

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

the car couldn't make it up the rise

Sense 4 verb

raise from a lower to a higher position

Raise your hands

Sense 5 noun

increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)

I'll see your raise and double it

Sense 6 verb

cause to be heard or known; express or utter

raise a shout

Sense 7 noun

the act of raising something

he responded with a lift of his eyebrow

Sense 8 verb

collect funds for a specific purpose

The President raised several million dollars for his college

Sense 9 verb

cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques

The Bordeaux region produces great red wines

Sense 10 verb

bring up

raise a family

Sense 11 verb

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

raise the specter of unemployment

Sense 12 verb

move upwards

lift one's eyes

Sense 13 verb

construct, build, or erect

Raise a barn

Sense 14 verb

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

arouse pity

Sense 15 verb

create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise

raise hell

Sense 16 verb

raise in rank or condition

The new law lifted many people from poverty

Sense 17 verb

increase

This will enhance your enjoyment

Sense 18 verb

give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired

Sense 19 verb

cause to puff up with a leaven

unleavened bread

Sense 20 verb

bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level

Sense 21 verb

bet more than the previous player

Sense 22 verb

cause to assemble or enlist in the military

raise an army

Sense 23 verb

put forward for consideration or discussion

raise the question of promotions

Sense 24 verb

pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth

raise your `o'

Sense 25 verb

activate or stir up

raise a mutiny

Sense 26 verb

establish radio communications with

They managed to raise Hanoi last night

Sense 27 verb

multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3

Sense 28 verb

bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project

raised edges

Sense 29 verb

invigorate or heighten

lift my spirits

Sense 30 verb

put an end to

lift a ban

Sense 31 verb

cause to become alive again

raise from the dead