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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Guillotine :: Guillotine (n.) A machine for beheading a person by one stroke of a heavy ax or blade, which slides in vertical guides, is raised by a cord, and let fall upon the neck of the victim..
Tersanctus :: Tersanctus (n.) An ancient ascription of praise (containing the word Holy -- in its Latin form, Sanctus -- thrice repeated), used in the Mass of the Roman Catholic Church and before the prayer of consecration in the communion service of the Church of England and the Protestant Episcopal Church. Cf. Trisagion..
Underlay :: Underlay (v. t.) To raise or support by something laid under; as, to underlay a cut, plate, or the like, for printing. See Underlay, n., 2..
Carol :: Carol (v. t.) To praise or celebrate in song.
Fume :: Fume (n.) The incense of praise; inordinate flattery.
Sharpen :: Sharpen (a.) To raise, as a sound, by means of a sharp; to apply a sharp to..
Exorcist :: Exorcist (n.) A conjurer who can raise spirits.
Bless :: Bless (v. t.) To praise, or glorify; to extol for excellences..
Mount :: Mount (v. t.) To raise aloft; to lift on high.
Fish-tackle :: Fish-tackle (n.) A tackle or purchase used to raise the flukes of the anchor up to the gunwale. The block used is called the fish-block.
Underspore :: Underspore (v. t.) To raise with a spar, or piece of wood, used as a lever..
Fraise :: Fraise (n.) A defense consisting of pointed stakes driven into the ramparts in a horizontal or inclined position.
Praiseful :: Praiseful (a.) Praiseworthy.
Ground :: Ground (n.) In sculpture, a flat surface upon which figures are raised in relief..
Apprize :: Apprize (v. t.) To appraise; to value; to appreciate.
Skullcap :: Skullcap (n.) Any plant of the labiate genus Scutellaria, the calyx of whose flower appears, when inverted, like a helmet with the visor raised..
Unbed :: Unbed (v. t.) To raise or rouse from bed.
Compliment :: Compliment (v. t.) To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a compliment to..
Upbear :: Upbear (v. t.) To bear up; to raise aloft; to support in an elevated situation; to sustain.
Froise :: Froise (n.) A kind of pancake. See 1st Fraise.
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