Definition of raise

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Raise (v. t.) To form by the accumulation of materials or constituent parts; to build up; to erect; as, to raise a lofty structure, a wall, a heap of stones..

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Sharp :: Sharp (v. t.) To raise above the proper pitch; to elevate the tone of; especially, to raise a half step, or semitone, above the natural tone..
Angle :: Angle (v. i.) To use some bait or artifice; to intrigue; to scheme; as, to angle for praise..
Dispraisingly :: Dispraisingly (adv.) By way of dispraise.
Heave :: Heave (v. i.) To make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult..
Trophy :: Trophy (n.) A sign or memorial of a victory raised on the field of battle, or, in case of a naval victory, on the nearest land. Sometimes trophies were erected in the chief city of the conquered people..
Herie :: Herie (v. t.) To praise; to worship.
Fraise :: Fraise (n.) A fluted reamer for enlarging holes in stone; a small milling cutter.
Prefer :: Prefer (v. t.) To cause to go before; hence, to advance before others, as to an office or dignity; to raise; to exalt; to promote; as, to prefer an officer to the rank of general..
Enhance :: Enhance (v. t.) To raise or lift up; to exalt.
Uppricked :: Uppricked (a.) Upraised; erect; -- said of the ears of an animal.
Rear :: Rear (v. t.) To breed and raise; as, to rear cattle..
Recommendable :: Recommendable (a.) Suitable to be recommended; worthy of praise; commendable.
Swell :: Swell (v. t.) To raise to arrogance; to puff up; to inflate; as, to be swelled with pride or haughtiness..
Surprised :: Surprise (n.) A dish covered with a crust of raised paste, but with no other contents..
Appraised :: Appraised (imp. & p. p.) of Apprais.
Raise :: Raise (v. t.) To bring together; to collect; to levy; to get together or obtain for use or service; as, to raise money, troops, and the like..
Pedal :: Pedal (a.) A lever or key acted on by the foot, as in the pianoforte to raise the dampers, or in the organ to open and close certain pipes; a treadle, as in a lathe or a bicycle..
Arris :: Arris (n.) The sharp edge or salient angle formed by two surfaces meeting each other, whether plane or curved; -- applied particularly to the edges in moldings, and to the raised edges which separate the flutings in a Doric column..
Gradino :: Gradino (n.) A step or raised shelf, as above a sideboard or altar. Cf. Superaltar, and Gradin..
Brandish :: Brandish (n.) To move or wave, as a weapon; to raise and move in various directions; to shake or flourish..
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