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Definition of raise

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Raise (v. t.) To elevate in degree according to some scale; as, to raise the pitch of the voice; to raise the temperature of a room..

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Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Formed or covered with bosses or raised figures.

Flatter :: Flatter (v. t.) To treat with praise or blandishments; to gratify or attempt to gratify the self-love or vanity of, esp. by artful and interested commendation or attentions; to blandish; to cajole; to wheedle..

Under-arm :: Under-arm (a.) Done (as bowling) with the arm not raised above the elbow, that is, not swung far out from the body; underhand. Cf. Over-arm and Round-Arm..

Praise :: Praise (v.) The object, ground, or reason of praise..

Fraise :: Fraise (n.) A fluted reamer for enlarging holes in stone; a small milling cutter.

Flashboard :: Flashboard (n.) A board placed temporarily upon a milldam, to raise the water in the pond above its usual level; a flushboard..

Galloway :: Galloway (n.) A small horse of a breed raised at Galloway, Scotland; -- called also garran, and garron..

Crane :: Crane (v. t.) To cause to rise; to raise or lift, as by a crane; -- with up..

Involve :: Involve (v. t.) To raise to any assigned power; to multiply, as a quantity, into itself a given number of times; as, a quantity involved to the third or fourth power..

Question :: Question (v. t.) To raise a question about; to call in question; to make objection to.

Elogy :: Elogy (n.) The praise bestowed on a person or thing; panegyric; eulogy.

Illuminati :: Illuminati (v. t.) Members of certain associations in Modern Europe, who combined to promote social reforms, by which they expected to raise men and society to perfection, esp. of one originated in 1776 by Adam Weishaupt, professor of canon law at Ingolstadt, which spread rapidly for a time, but ceased after a few years..

Appraisement :: Appraisement (n.) The act of setting the value; valuation by an appraiser; estimation of worth.

Huckaback :: Huckaback (n.) A kind of linen cloth with raised figures, used for towelings..

High :: High (superl.) Regarded as raised up or elevated; distinguished; remarkable; conspicuous; superior; -- used indefinitely or relatively, and often in figurative senses, which are understood from the connection.

Raise :: Raise (v. t.) To bring to a higher condition or situation; to elevate in rank, dignity, and the like; to increase the value or estimation of; to promote; to exalt; to advance; to enhance; as, to raise from a low estate; to raise to office; to raise the price, and the like..

Underspore :: Underspore (v. t.) To raise with a spar, or piece of wood, used as a lever..

Raise :: Raise (v. t.) To rouse to action; to stir up; to incite to tumult, struggle, or war; to excite..

Dash :: Dash (n.) The line drawn through a figure in the thorough bass, as a direction to raise the interval a semitone..

Sound :: Sound (v. t.) To celebrate or honor by sounds; to cause to be reported; to publish or proclaim; as, to sound the praises of fame of a great man or a great exploit..