Definition of raise

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Raise (v. t.) To cause to spring up from a recumbent position, from a state of quiet, or the like; to awaken; to arouse..

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Masseter :: Masseter (n.) The large muscle which raises the under jaw, and assists in mastication..
Praise :: Praise (v.) Especially, the joyful tribute of gratitude or homage rendered to the Divine Being; the act of glorifying or extolling the Creator; worship, particularly worship by song, distinction from prayer and other acts of worship; as, a service of praise..
Heave :: Heave (v. t.) To raise or force from the breast; to utter with effort; as, to heave a sigh..
Ridge :: Ridge (n.) A raised line or strip, as of ground thrown up by a plow or left between furrows or ditches, or as on the surface of metal, cloth, or bone, etc..
Praise :: Praise (v.) To extol in words or song; to magnify; to glorify on account of perfections or excellent works; to do honor to; to display the excellence of; -- applied especially to the Divine Being.
Clathrate :: Clathrate (a.) Having the surface marked with raised lines resembling a lattice, as many shells..
Elevatory :: Elevatory (a.) Tending to raise, or having power to elevate; as, elevatory forces..
Angle :: Angle (v. i.) To use some bait or artifice; to intrigue; to scheme; as, to angle for praise..
Heave :: Heave (n.) An effort to raise something, as a weight, or one's self, or to move something heavy..
Stand :: Stand (v. i.) A raised platform or station where a race or other outdoor spectacle may be viewed; as, the judge's or the grand stand at a race course..
Bepraise :: Bepraise (v. t.) To praise greatly or extravagantly.
Envelop :: Envelop (n.) A work of earth, in the form of a single parapet or of a small rampart. It is sometimes raised in the ditch and sometimes beyond it..
Croftland :: Croftland (n.) Land of superior quality, on which successive crops are raised..
Magnanimous :: Magnanimous (a.) Great of mind; elevated in soul or in sentiment; raised above what is low, mean, or ungenerous; of lofty and courageous spirit; as, a magnanimous character; a magnanimous conqueror..
Banquette :: Banquette (n.) A narrow window seat; a raised shelf at the back or the top of a buffet or dresser.
Grace :: Grace (v. t.) To dignify or raise by an act of favor; to honor.
Draw :: Draw (n.) That part of a bridge which may be raised, swung round, or drawn aside; the movable part of a drawbridge. See the Note under Drawbridge..
Raise :: Raise (v. t.) To bring into being; to produce; to cause to arise, come forth, or appear; -- often with up..
Hawk :: Hawk (v. t.) To raise by hawking, as phlegm..
Prize :: Prize (v. t.) To set or estimate the value of; to appraise; to price; to rate.
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