Definition of raise

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Raise (v. t.) To cause to grow; to procure to be produced, bred, or propagated; to grow; as, to raise corn, barley, hops, etc.; toraise cattle..

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Milldam :: Milldam (n.) A dam or mound to obstruct a water course, and raise the water to a height sufficient to turn a mill wheel..
Monkey :: Monkey (n.) The weight or hammer of a pile driver, that is, a very heavy mass of iron, which, being raised on high, falls on the head of the pile, and drives it into the earth; the falling weight of a drop hammer used in forging..
Deserve :: Deserve (v. t.) To earn by service; to be worthy of (something due, either good or evil); to merit; to be entitled to; as, the laborer deserves his wages; a work of value deserves praise..
Appraisement :: Appraisement (n.) The act of setting the value; valuation by an appraiser; estimation of worth.
Build :: Build (v. t.) To raise or place on a foundation; to form, establish, or produce by using appropriate means..
Grain :: Grain (v. t.) To take the hair off (skins); to soften and raise the grain of (leather, etc.)..
Resound :: Resound (v. i.) To echo or reverberate; to be resonant; as, the earth resounded with his praise..
Raiser :: Raiser (n.) One who, or that which, raises (in various senses of the verb)..
Masseter :: Masseter (n.) The large muscle which raises the under jaw, and assists in mastication..
Recommendable :: Recommendable (a.) Suitable to be recommended; worthy of praise; commendable.
Priceless :: Priceless (a.) Too valuable to admit of being appraised; of inestimable worth; invaluable.
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..
Elevatory :: Elevatory (a.) Tending to raise, or having power to elevate; as, elevatory forces..
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..
Terrace :: Terrace (v.) A raised level space, shelf, or platform of earth, supported on one or more sides by a wall, a bank of tuft, or the like, whether designed for use or pleasure..
Droll :: Droll (n.) Something exhibited to raise mirth or sport, as a puppet, a farce, and the like..
Embossed :: Embossed (a.) Formed or covered with bosses or raised figures.
Console :: Console (v. t.) To cheer in distress or depression; to alleviate the grief and raise the spirits of; to relieve; to comfort; to soothe.
Patten :: Patten (n.) A clog or sole of wood, usually supported by an iron ring, worn to raise the feet from the wet or the mud..
Curvet :: Curvet (n.) A particular leap of a horse, when he raises both his fore legs at once, equally advanced, and, as his fore legs are falling, raises his hind legs, so that all his legs are in the air at once..
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